In the 1950s and 1960s, with strong government support, Inner Mongolia began constructing sand control stations and initiated afforestation efforts along the northern edge of the Kubuqi Desert.

In the 1950s and 1960s, with strong government support, Inner Mongolia began constructing sand control stations and initiated afforestation efforts along the northern edge of the Kubuqi Desert.

This achievement, finalised on Thursday morning, is part of the world's largest afforestation initiative ... of trees to halt the encroachment of deserts and improve ecological conditions.

To mark National Environment Day, Egypt has published a guide to help implement the 100 Million Trees initiative ...