Bairin Right Banner is located in the eastern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern part of Chifeng City. On June 20, 2023, Mr. Xiao Qing, Deputy Secretary-General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), Mr. Wang Enzhong, Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Green Enterprises Working Committee of CBCGDF, Mr. Guo Zeshen, Member of the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Special Committee of the China Environmental Science Society and Director of Beijing Zhongchuang Carbon Investment Technology Co., Ltd., and Mr. Xu Hongzhen, Project Manager of Beijing Zhongchuang Carbon Investment Technology Co., Ltd., visited Bairin Right Banner for discussions and exchanges. The meeting was attended by Mr. Hashtaogetao, Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Bairin Right Banner, Mr. Jun Yongwei, Deputy Banner Chief of the local government, and Mr. Dabushilatu, Director of the Management Bureau of Saihan Wula Nature Reserve in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. Officials from the Government Office, Forestry and Grassland Bureau, and Culture and Tourism Bureau of Bairin Right Banner also participated in the discussion.

After watching the investment promotion video titled "Vibrant Grassland, Happy Bairin," Mr. Hashtaogetao provided a detailed introduction to the rich historical and cultural heritage of Bairin Right Banner, its geographical advantages, and emphasized the specific policy measures for industrial positioning, development trends, as well as robust commerce and trade. He warmly welcomed the leaders of CBCGDF and representatives from Chinese green enterprises who came for the exchange.

During the meeting, Deputy Secretary-General Xiao Qing introduced the historical background and development process of CBCGDF, as well as its recent exploration in biodiversity conservation and green development guided by President Xi Jinping's ecological civilization concept. He expressed that the purpose of their visit was to discuss the latest concepts and practical experiences in local development, and explore how to promote green transformation and facilitate the coordinated development of environment, economy, and society in Bairin Right Banner, under the overarching principle of "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

Mr. Wang Enzhong, Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Green Enterprises Working Committee of CBCGDF, presented a Green-Paper titled "Analysis of China's Green Economic Development in 2023," published by the committee, as a gift to Bairin Right Banner. This book serves as a reference tool for green development. He also delivered a speech on assisting local governments in building green industrial ecosystems, focusing on the work of "dual carbon," the implementation and CCER projects. He stated that the Green Enterprises Working Committee will provide support for the green, low-carbon, and high-quality development of Bairin Right Banner. Mr. Guo Zeshen, Director of Beijing Zhongchuang Carbon Investment Technology Co., Ltd., introduced relevant policies, development status, development processes, and considerations for international and domestic forest and grassland carbon sinks. He expressed that Bairin Right Banner is rich in forest and grassland resources, and has great potential for the development of carbon sinks. In the future, through the development and trading of forest and grassland carbon sinks, new pathways for converting ecological product value will be explored, thereby assisting the region in achieving dual carbon goals.

The importance of protecting the dark sky and the sustainable livelihood that can be brought to local communities through stargazing tourism were also discussed. Both parties had in-depth exchanges on the work related to the application for "Dark Sky Protection Area" in Saihan Wula Nature Reserve in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. Feasibility and prospects for the sustainable development of the protection area were thoroughly explored during the meeting.

Reported By Bairin Right Banner correspondent

Reviewed by Xiao Qing

Translator: Wendy

Editor：Samantha

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