Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has become one of the regions with the healthiest eco-environment in the world after undergoing a profound ecological transformation over the past six decades since its establishment in 1965.
Upholding the principle of ecological priority and protection first, Xizang has designated over 50 percent of its land area as an ecological protection red line.
Recent afforestation efforts in the mountains north and south of Lhasa have added more than 66 hectares of forest, raising the forest coverage rate to over 12 percent. As a result, days with excellent air quality now account for nearly 100 percent of the year.
Ecological transformation has also brought economic benefits, creating more than 440,000 ecology-related jobs.
The improvement in ecological protection aligns with the region's commitment to green development.
Between 2021 and 2024, Xizang established 17 national-level green factories and one national-level green industrial park. "Green and organic" have become a golden brand for Xizang's agricultural and livestock products.
Leveraging its abundant hydropower, wind, and solar resources, Xizang has continued to promote low-carbon growth, with clean energy accounting for over 99 percent of its total power generation in 2024.
China's Xizang makes remarkable ecological achievements by prioritizing eco-environmental conservation
China's Xizang makes remarkable ecological achievements by prioritizing eco-environmental conservation
