Hey there!
Have you heard about the latest cool news between China and Africa? On Thursday, a super important report was shared in Abuja, Nigeria. This report is all about helping the Earth and making our world a greener place!
So, what’s in the report?
The report is called “Green Development in Africa and China-Africa Green Development Collaboration (2024)”. It was made by smart people from China and Africa who want to work together to protect our planet.
They created something called the Africa Green Development Index. Don’t worry if that sounds complicated! It’s like a big scoreboard showing how countries are doing in taking care of the environment. It looks at five main things:
- Ecological Foundation: Keeping nature healthy, like forests, rivers, and animals!
- Resource Utilization: Using things like water and energy wisely so we don’t run out.
- Environmental Governance: Rules and laws to protect the environment.
- Green Assurance: Making sure that plans for green projects actually happen.
- Inclusive Development: Making sure everyone benefits, especially people who need help the most.
One of the coolest projects they talked about is the “Great Green Wall of Africa”. Imagine a huge wall of trees across Africa! 🌳🌳🌳 This wall helps stop the Sahara Desert from spreading and gives homes and jobs to millions of people.
The Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, said that China and Nigeria are becoming even better friends. They want to work together to help farms grow more food, build factories, and make sure everything is done in a way that’s good for the environment.
Over 350 people came to hear about this report! That’s like your whole school and more! People like government leaders, business bosses, and smart scholars from China, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, and other places were there.
Why is this important?
Because when countries work together to take care of the Earth, everyone wins! Cleaner air, more trees, and a happier planet for us all to live on.
So next time you hear about China and Africa, remember they’re teaming up to make the world greener and better for kids like you and everyone else! 🌟
Reference(s):
Report on China-Africa green development collaboration issued in Abuja
cgtn.com
