New center improves cooperation on green economy

A green innovation center was launched in Beijing on Friday, boosting eco-friendly cooperation and joint economic development between China and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Belt and Road Innovation Center for Desert Green Economy will focus on ecosystem restoration in desert areas based on technology and private sectors, according to Nara Luvsan, head of Central Asia Office of UNEP.

She said the center will conduct situation analysis, including stocktaking and recommendations for countries including China, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Kazakhstan.