Hey readers! 🌿 Ever wondered how a simple idea from Zhejiang Province is now inspiring eco-projects across Africa? Back in 2005, President Xi Jinping introduced the “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” concept to show that protecting our planet can boost the economy—think green mountains = gold mountains.
Zhejiang Province, the concept’s birthplace, rolled out initiatives like the “811 Action” to clean rivers and green up rural areas, proving that low-carbon transformations really work. Fast-forward to today, and the Chinese mainland leads globally in adding hydropower, wind, and solar capacity. ⚡🌬️☀️
In the Lake Victoria Basin, Ali-said Matano (Blue Economy Advisor and Regional Director of the Africa Centre for Environment and Water Services) draws a perfect parallel: healthy catchment areas mean healthier water—and that’s exactly the link between lucid waters and lush mountains! 🌊🌳
Over the past decade, thanks in part to this global push, wind and solar costs have plunged by 60% and 80%, making clean energy way more affordable. And in Africa, partnerships like the China-Africa Green Industrial Chain Fund and the China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center in Nairobi are kicking off new marine and biodiversity projects. 🐠🌱
The takeaway? What started as a local eco-experiment in Zhejiang has become a global blueprint for sustainable growth. With shared efforts and strong collaboration, the Chinese mainland and Africa are charting a greener future—one lush mountain at a time. 🌍💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
