Hey there! 🌟 Did you hear the big news? Scientists and environmentalists from all over the world have come together in southwest China to help make our planet a better place! 🌍
They met at the third International Agrobiodiversity Congress in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Agrobiodiversity is a big word, but it’s super important! It means the variety of plants, animals, and other life we use in farming. 🐄🌾
Why does this matter? Well, having lots of different plants and animals in farms helps make our food healthier, fights climate change, and keeps the environment happy. 🍎🌽
Working Together for a Better World
Marcela Quintero, a scientist from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, said, “We still have people who don’t have enough food, and agrobiodiversity is a key part of the solution.” 🌟
The congress focused on six main ideas:
- How farm diversity can help the economy grow 💰
- Fighting climate change ☀️
- Keeping the environment healthy 🌿
- Promoting healthy eating habits 🍇
- Supporting everyone, no matter who they are 🤝
- Finding ways to protect and manage our natural resources 🛡️
Learning from Yunnan’s Example
Yunnan is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth! 🌳 It has amazing plants and animals. Scientists think other countries can learn a lot from Yunnan’s efforts to protect nature.
Raquibul Amin from the International Union for Conservation of Nature said, “China is one of the biggest producers and consumers in the world. It can show how to conserve biodiversity and set examples for others to follow.” 🌏
New Ideas for the Future
Zhu Youyong, a scientist from Yunnan, shared some cool news: “By using traditional crop genes, we’ve made new rice that grows well even without much water and still gives a big harvest!” 🍚
Everyone agreed that countries need to work together more. Yang Zhenhai from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences said, “We are ready to work with all partners to unlock the potential of biodiversity.” 🤝
The Kunming Declaration
The meeting will end with something important called the Kunming Declaration. It’s a promise to protect farm biodiversity and make the world’s food systems better. It will help fight the global food crisis and climate change. 🌐
By sharing ideas and working together, we can help make the world a happier, healthier place! 💚
Reference(s):
Global experts convene in SW China to advance agrobiodiversity
cgtn.com
