Chinese energy companies are joining forces to promote biodiversity conservation during the global shift towards green energy. Around 80 experts from leading firms gathered in Shennongjia, Hubei Province, to share innovative solutions for protecting the environment while developing sustainable energy.
Organized by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and local authorities, the seminar included representatives from over a dozen companies, such as State Grid Corporation of China and China Three Gorges Corporation.
“The Earth’s biodiversity is the foundation of human survival,” said Liu Zehong, executive vice chairman of GEIDCO. “Accelerating the green and low-carbon transformation of energy is crucial to reduce the impact of fossil fuels on natural ecosystems.”
The experts shared various initiatives, including:
- Avoiding ecologically sensitive areas during development
- Replacing overhead power lines with underground cables
- Installing artificial bird nests on transmission towers
- Creating fish migration channels at hydropower stations
- Using solar power to combat desertification
Many of these projects are featured in the “List of Energy Transition for Biodiversity,” unveiled at a recent UN biodiversity conference. The list showcases examples from thousands of organizations across more than 100 countries.
“Climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution are interconnected crises that need combined solutions,” said Zhang Linxiu, director of the UN Environment Programme-International Ecosystem Management Partnership. “By sharing knowledge and experiences, we can find better ways to harmonize energy development with environmental protection.”
GEIDCO, based in Beijing, is dedicated to promoting clean and green energy solutions to meet global power demands. Their efforts highlight the important role energy companies play in safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity for future generations.
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Chinese energy firms call for more biodiversity conservation efforts
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