Ecological degradation, resource depletion and uncoordinated governance pose urgent challenges worldwide. Linze County, on the edge of the Badain Jaran Desert in northwest China's Gansu Province, demonstrates how ecological protection and economic development can go hand in hand. 

Guided by the vision of ecological civilization, China has pioneered mechanisms to realize the value of ecological products. These efforts have restored ecosystems, increased incomes, and created new jobs. China offers a model that harmonizes environmental protection with development, providing a practical blueprint for sustainable growth that can inspire other regions around the world.