UN's first 10 World Restoration Flagships
- By Xu Xiaoxuan
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail China.org.cn, February 11, 2023
Adjust font size: 
# Namami Gange in India
Hindu worshippers take a holy dip to mark the Makar Sankranti festival on the banks of Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati in Prayagraj, India, Jan. 14, 2023. [Photo/VCG]
This initiative, launched in 2014, is reforesting parts of the Ganges Basin, promoting sustainable farming and reviving key wildlife species. It has also invested in water treatment and waste management, while raising public awareness and engaging communities in ecosystem conservation and restoration.
Government investment so far: $4.25 billion
River banks restored so far: 370 kilometers
Afforestation so far: 30,000 hectares
2030 afforestation target: 135,000 hectares
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)
No comments.
