Imagine a sea of sand stretching beyond the horizon 🌵. At just 20, Jia Cunpeng took his first daring steps into the Taklimakan Desert-the largest on the Chinese mainland-and instantly fell in love with its wild beauty and fierce sandstorms.
Today, over 20 years later, he's still here, battling gusts that can swirl at 100 km/h, all while planting trees that sprout into a lush, protective barrier. Think of it as Mother Nature's armor: a 3000-km ribbon of green that encircles the desert. 🌱
How did they do it? With grit, teamwork, and a splash of tech. Jia and his fellow eco-warriors used drone scouting to find the best spots for saplings and simple drip-irrigation setups (tiny tubes dripping water to each tree)-no fancy jargon, just smart solutions that save water in this super-dry zone.
This Great Green Wall isn't just a miracle of planting-it's a frontline defense against desertification (that's when fertile land turns to desert). For us in South and Southeast Asia, it's a reminder: whether you're protecting rice fields in Bangladesh or mangroves in Indonesia, the fight against climate change starts with grassroots action.
You don't need to be a pro to pitch in. From urban gardening apps to community tree-planting days, there are loads of ways to join the green squad. Who knows-maybe the next big eco-miracle starts with your smartphone and a packet of seeds! 🌍💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
