What they say

"We need to be concerned with the fight against desertification and we need a common framework. This is the first time for China to host such a global environmental conference. ... And China can show its leadership to make the world move forward, to take measures, to stop degradation."

Daniel Calleja Crespo, director general of UN's directorate-general for environment

"What we saw yesterday is very impressive. They are very, very useful experiences. What has been done here in Inner Mongolia sets an example to the world to follow in facing desertification. We need China to support Africa to implement this brilliant example."