How China is reviving lost land and forgotten villages

We are experiencing a dangerous decline in nature: One million species are threatened with extinction, soils are turning infertile and water sources are drying up. But there are glimmers of hope: With young people leaving in masses for jobs in the city, the Chinese countryside experiences hollow villages and degrading farmlands. Watch how innovators marry science and tradition to bring rural economies and landscapes back to life. China’s Shan-Shui Initiative has been recognized as a World Restoration Flagship under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. These initiatives represent Earth’s frontiers of hope, as countries agreed to a new Global Biodiversity Framework. Under the agreement, countries promise to protect 30% of the planet’s lands and seas, and bringing back 20% from degradation. Watch the RESTORE documentary series to learn about winning solutions. Explore how you can join #GenerationRestoration Shan-Shui Initiative