China attaches great importance to the forest and grassland resources and will ramp up forest and grassland cultivation to contribute to achieving the targets of carbon peak and neutrality, said a senior official of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Wednesday, one day before this year's National Ecology Day.
At a press conference in Beijing, officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the National Reform and Development Commission (NDRC) and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said they will enhance efforts to restore ecology, transform the mining industry into a low-carbon and green industry, and achieve high-quality development of the ocean economy.
China has announced that it will peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
When asked the role that the forest and grassland carbon sink has played in contributing to achieving the targets of carbon peak and neutrality, Guo Qingjun, a first-level inspector with the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, said that China has attached great importance to the cultivation of forest and grassland resources, and has taken great efforts in this regard.
"It's a solemn commitment made by China, as a major country, to the international community to achieve the targets of carbon peak and neutrality. It is estimated that the annual carbon sink of forests and grasslands in China currently exceeds 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, ranking the first in the world. Experts predict that China's unavoidable carbon emissions in 2060 will be about 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, more than half of which can be absorbed by forest and grassland carbon sinks. Forest and grassland carbon sink is the cornerstone for achieving the goal of carbon neutrality, and it plays an irreplaceable role," said Guo.
In the future, China will continuously expand forest and grassland areas, improve the quality of forest and grassland resources and strengthen the protection of these resources, he added.
China to ramp up forest, grassland cultivation to contribute to carbon peak, neutrality: official
A special cultural event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was held in Berlin, Germany on Saturday.
Titled "Written in the Sky: My China Story," the event was jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG), the Chinese Embassy in Germany, and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education.
During the event, the John Rabe Communication Center, the German Burg Chinese Chorus, the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade, and the Federation of Germany-China Friendship Association officially joined the global partnership program of the "Written in the Sky: My China Story" campaign and were awarded certificates on Saturday.
The German Burg Chinese Chorus performed classic Chinese and German songs, including "On Wings of Song" and "Jasmine Flower." The Shenzhou-18 crew, currently in orbit, sent a video message from the space station and interacted with German teenagers.
The attendees of the event held in Berlin agreed that as the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative have gained increasing global support, China has not only brought opportunities to the world but also built bridges of friendship with people from various countries.
Attendees wrote their wishes for the PRC's 75th anniversary, expressing their commitment to continuing their stories with China to address global challenges and create a better future for humanity.
Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, stated that China aims to strengthen international people-to-people exchanges, promote dialogue among global civilizations, and enhance mutual understanding.
"We will portray the ultimate romantic warmth of Chinese culture, record the continuous legacy of human civilization, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind," said Shen.
Chinese Ambassador to Germany Deng Hongbo noted that both China and Germany have a profound cultural heritage, and their mutual appreciation and exchange of knowledge have been ongoing.
In an era of challenges, Deng emphasized the need for strengthened communication and cooperation, expressing hope that more young Germans will learn Chinese, develop an interest in Chinese culture, visit China, and become ambassadors of Sino-German friendship and exchange.
Nearly 200 attendees from various sectors, including politics, culture, diplomacy, economy, and trade, as well as young teachers and students, participated in the event.
Multiple mainstream European media, such as Italy's il Giornale and EU Reporter, covered the event, reaching a total audience of nearly 15 million in Europe.
Launched in March this year, the campaign “Written in the Sky: My China Story” has collected more than 1,600 stories from China and over 60 countries across the globe. It will also be held in other countries, including the U.S., Canada, Russia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Nigeria.
Special event celebrating 75th anniversary of founding of PRC held in Berlin
