China has constructed a new "Great Wall" spanning 3,000 km. What is its purpose?

The Chinese authorities have successfully completed a long-term ambitious project aimed at combating land desertification, which began back in 1978. This is reported by the Chinese state news agency "Xinhua."

The media states that the large-scale desertification prevention project is part of a broader government program that will cover the entire country by 2050. China's "Great Green Wall" has been created by planting millions of trees, which will serve as a natural barrier against sandstorms and protect agricultural land from desertification.

At the same time, the ambitious project has sparked serious scientific debates. Some scientists are convinced that the mass planting of non-native endemic species may impact the local ecology. They also suggest that this could make local forests highly vulnerable to diseases. Additionally, some experts express doubts about the effectiveness of such forest belts in combating sandstorms.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government considers this project an important step in the fight against desertification, which poses a threat to a significant portion of the country's territory. They assert that desertification has long become a global issue, affecting many regions of the world and leading to serious socio-economic consequences.

According to the UN, desertification is one of the most serious threats to our planet. The expansion of deserts forces millions of people to confront hunger, migration, and economic difficulties caused by desert encroachment.

We also reported that the desert in Saudi Arabia has, for the first time in history, turned into a "winter wonderland". Camels, accustomed to the harsh heat, are trying to navigate the icy crust covering the sand. Many locals have stopped their cars to capture this unusual moment.