Hey there, earth lovers! 🌍
June 25 marks China's National Land Day, a day dedicated to spreading the love for our planet and raising awareness about land protection. 🇨🇳❤️
A Day Born from Determination
Way back on June 25, 1986, something big happened! The 16th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National People's Congress passed China's first major law focused on land relations. To celebrate this milestone, the State Council declared June 25 as National Land Day—the first national day with a specific theme. How cool is that? 🎉
Big Land, Bigger Responsibility
China might be rocking as the third-largest country by land area, but did you know that its per capita land is only a third of the world's average? 😲 That's why protecting every inch counts!
With its wild climates and diverse landscapes, only about 10% of China's land is arable. Despite ranking second globally in total arable land, when it comes to per person, China slides down to 67th place. Talk about needing to share! 🤝
Challenges on the Horizon
From desertification to soil erosion and pollution, there's a lot trying to rain on China's parade. 🌪️ But with themes like Using the land economically and intensively
and Sticking to the red line of cultivated land
, China is stepping up its game! 🏋️♂️
Just like setting a red line for arable land, there's also a plan for a minimum area dedicated to ecological protection. It's all about balance, right? ⚖️
34 Years and Counting!
This year is the 34th National Land Day, and China's been busy! From maintaining arable land to restoring wastelands and optimizing how land is used, they've made some epic strides. 🌄✨
So, let's give a shoutout to all the efforts in preserving our precious land resources. After all, every little bit helps when it comes to saving our planet! 🌿💪
Stay green and keep exploring! 🌳🌟
Reference(s):
China's National Land Day: A determined way to defend the land
cgtn.com
