International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms丨China’s practice and plan shared to the globe

Sand and dust storms (SDS) present a formidable and wide-spread challenge to achieving sustainable development. They have become a serious global concern in recent decades due to their significant impacts on the environment, health, agriculture, livelihoods, and socio-economic well-being. SDS are an essential element of the Earth’s natural bio-chemical cycles, but are also caused in part by human activities, including unsustainable land management and water use. In turn, sand and dust storms contribute to climate change and air pollution.