Big green energy alert! 🚀 In 2025, China completed 127 million mu (about 8.47 million hectares) of land greening, combining massive tree-planting drives with grassland revival projects.
Afforestation: 53.45 million mu (around 3.56 M hectares) of new forests sprouting up across the country, turning bare hills into lush woodlands. 🌳
Grassland restoration: 73.9 million mu (roughly 4.93 M hectares) of degraded grasslands brought back to life, boosting biodiversity and helping local herders with greener pastures. 🌾
To put it in perspective, 8.47 million hectares could cover Singapore almost 120 times! 🏙️➡️🌲 This landmark push isn’t just about looks—it’s a key move to soak up carbon, fight climate change, and protect wildlife habitats.
Experts say these green corridors will help cool cities, improve air quality, and support sustainable development. For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, it's a reminder that large-scale environmental action can move the needle—and inspire local initiatives. 🌍✨
Inspired by community forest projects across India, Indonesia, and beyond, it shows how collective action can transform landscapes—so why not spark a green project in your own neighbourhood? 🌱
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China completes over 8 million hectares of land greening in 2025
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