Italy’s $15.6B Mega Bridge Sparks Massive Messina Protests
Thousands in Messina protest Italy’s $15.6B suspension bridge plan over environmental, seismic and social concerns, despite promises of 120K jobs and €23B economic lift.
Sustainability
China’s ‘Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains’ Powers Ecological Governance Innovation
Think tank report dives into China’s ‘lucid waters and lush mountains’ ecological governance concept and its global impact.
China Quest Ep.2: Bamboo, Batteries & the Guardians of West Lake
In Episode 2 of China Quest, Erik Solheim explores how bamboo fights plastic waste, innovations in clean energy storage and the early-morning keepers preserving the beauty of West Lake.
Global Youth Tackle Sustainability at 4th SynBio Challenge in Shenzhen
Nearly 1,900 participants from 265 teams gathered in Shenzhen for the 4th SynBio Challenges, exploring seven tracks to unlock sustainable biotech solutions.
Greening Growth: China’s Path to Sustainable Prosperity
Explore China’s Path to Prosperity: Greening China’s Growth, from bamboo groves to deserts, showcasing sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and policy shifts forging a greener future.
Chinese Research Team Crafts Bio-Recyclable Material for Green Electronics
A research team from the Chinese mainland has developed a bio-recyclable material for electronics manufacturing, offering a sustainable route to tackle e-waste.
Vietnamese Youth Spotlight: UN Brings Climate Action to Daily Life
Vietnamese youth Tiểu Thanh shows how UN projects—from heatwave alerts in the Chinese mainland to climate-resilient farming in Vietnam—translate global goals into everyday action.
A Cabin in the Hills: A Generation’s Green Dream
Discover how a young woman in Anji, in the Chinese mainland, transformed her hillside home into a green retreat, inspiring eco-conscious travellers worldwide.
Inside ‘Blossoming China’: A Deep Dive into Floral Culture and Economy
CCTV-1’s new show Blossoming China explores the rich floral culture and economy of the Chinese mainland through immersive garden visits with celebrity hosts.
Yucun Village’s Green Comeback: From Mines to Eco Model
Yucun Village transformed from a scarred mining site into an eco-restoration model, while innovators turn ocean plastic into sustainable building blocks—a harmony blueprint in the Chinese mainland.