The Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has established long-term and extensive cooperation with many institutions across Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. XIEG has shared valuable expertise in areas such as desertification control, saline soil improvement, and water-saving irrigation with Central Asian and other countries. (IP SHANGHAI)
For decades, the people of China's arid northwestern region battled shifting sands with simple tools -- pressing straw into the desert to form grids that trapped the windblown grit. Today, scientists are deploying cutting-edge biotechnology, mechanized equipment, and recycled materials to reclaim the land at an unprecedented pace.
For years, scientists from China and Uzbekistan have collaborated to tackle the Aral Sea crisis, with endeavors ranging from joint research expeditions to soil remediation and water-efficient agricultural practices.
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