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Heyang county vitalizes rural economy with specialty agriculture along Yellow River

From vineyards to aquaculture ponds to sweet potato fields, Heyang county, Weinan city, Shaanxi province, has been breathing new life into its rural economy via specialty agriculture rooted in local resources and powered by science and technology.

Shaanxi’s innovative Courtyard Plus project contributes to empowerment of rural women, vitalization of villages

Utilizing creative models involving guest houses, flower cultivation, and experiential education, Shaanxi province’s Courtyard Plus initiative has become a powerful driver of women’s empowerment, rural innovation, and sustainable development – proving that in every courtyard lies a wellspring of opportunity.

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‘Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis’ Event Held in Shanghai

On Aug. 12, the opening ceremony of the Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis officially began in Shanghai, coinciding with International Youth Day.

The rural vitalization strategy is the leading agenda for government work on agriculture, rural areas, and rural residents. The top task for implementing the rural vitalization strategy is to ensure supply of important farm produce, grain in particular. Implementation of the rural vitalization strategy and seeking progress in work related with agriculture, rural areas and farmers should be taken into consideration and promoted in the overall economic and social development.

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Full Record of Youth Actions in Green Agri-Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis Shanghai Event
Concept Video of Youth Actions on Green Agricultural Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis
Global Spotlight: Women Power Rising from Hunan's Mountain Villages

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Chongqing adopts four-fold strategy to prevent return of poverty in rural areas

In the vast and diverse landscapes of rural areas of Chongqing in southwest China, a remarkable transformation is unfolding.

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Town-based factory district – reduces poverty, enhances skills, and leads to better infrastructure in county with scarce arable land

Wuzhishan Green Agriculture Park – Modernization of agricultural pursuits results in more employment opportunities, poverty reduction, and environmental improvement

A model was developed and implemented in Jiange county, Guangyuan city, Sichuan province based on “green agriculture + poverty reduction” in order to harness local environmental resources, engage in sustainable development, and create profit via crop and livestock farming, related products and tourism.

Creativity and innovation in response to COVID-19

UN is calling to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations.

From Ebola to COVID-19: West Africa must learn from the past and protect vulnerable people

With the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in recent weeks, the issue of preparedness in African countries has been in the headlines of the international press.

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