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Inspiration from Ancient Buildings for Energy - Saving Temperature Control | CBCGDF Climate Change Working Group

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Ancient buildings hold a wealth of wisdom when it comes to achieving comfortable indoor temperatures without relying on modern air - conditioning systems. Take the traditional adobe houses in some arid regions, for example. Their thick earthen walls act as natural insulators. During the day in summer, the walls slowly absorb heat, preventing the interior from getting too hot. At night, they release the stored heat, keeping the inside relatively cool.   In contrast, in cold climates, buildings like the igloos of the Arctic regions are remarkable. The compact snow used to build igloos has insulating properties. The small entrance and the domed shape help to trap heat inside, making it warmer than the outside environment.   We can draw inspiration from these ancient building techniques. Modern architects could use thicker and more insulating materials in construction. Designing buildings with proper orientation, like having larger windows on the south side in the northern hemisphere to ca
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What are Geoengineering in Response to Climate Change | CBCGDF Climate Change Working Group

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Geoengineering presents a set of potential solutions in the face of climate change. One approach is solar radiation management. For instance, the idea of injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect a portion of the sun's radiation back into space has been proposed. This mimics the natural effect of volcanic eruptions, which release particles that can cool the planet. However, it also brings potential risks, such as disrupting weather patterns and affecting ozone levels. Another aspect of geoengineering is carbon dioxide removal.   This includes techniques like afforestation on a large scale. Trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, thus reducing the amount of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Additionally, there are emerging technologies such as direct air capture, which aims to extract carbon dioxide directly from the air.   Ocean - based geoengineering is also being explored. For example, fertilizing the ocean with iron to stimulate the growth of phytoplank
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Azerbaijan is the First Country to Receive ISO 20121 Certification in COP Conference History

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The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC COP29)   was held  in Azerbaijan ’ s capital city of Baku.   China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) sent the delegation to attend the Conference. The COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company has been awarded ISO 20121 certification, making Azerbaijan the first country in the history of the COP conference to receive this certification for sustainable event management and organisation criteria prior to the conclusion of the event. This certification confirms that the event was organised in an environmentally responsible, socially inclusive and economically sustainable manner. The award ceremony was attended by UNFCCC officials, COP29 Azerbaijan OC leadership and representatives of strategic contractors. Edited by : YJ Reviewed  By:   Maggie Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 Contribution Do you know? We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunit
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CBCGDF Invited to Participate in the Earth Charter +25 Event, Themed "Planetary Consciousness, Ethics of Care and Intergenerational Justice" | July 1, 2025 · Netherlands

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Recently, the I nternational Department of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) received an invitation letter from Ms. Mirian Vilela, Executive Director of Earth Charter International (ECI). CBCGDF International Department was invited to participate   in the the Earth Charter  + 25  Event, Themed " Planetary Consciousness, Ethics of Care and Intergenerational Justice" ,   from July 1 to 3, 2025 . The celebration was co-organized by Earth Charter International and Earth Charter Netherlands, and co-organized with One World Citizens Initiative and other partner organizations , bringing together ECI Affiliated and Partner Organizations, EC Educators and Young Leaders, thought leaders, friends, and supporters committed to “turning conscience into action.” . Here’s a brief overview of what   ECI is  planning:   ● Day 1- (July 1) will open with informal meetings at Hotel Bilderberg Europa in The Hague, providing a relaxed space for networking, sh
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CBCGDF Volunteers Promote the Creation of Ginkgo Festival

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Recently, under the initiative of the Ancient Tree Conservation Area of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), Anyang citizens ushered in a special festival - Anyang Ginkgo Festival. The ancient ginkgo is known as the "living fossil" of the plant world for its unique charm and profound cultural heritage, and its ecological, scientific research and cultural value. Anyang City attaches great importance to the protection of ancient trees, including ancient ginkgo. In 2009, the municipal government issued the "Anyang City Ancient Tree Protection and Management Measures", which provided a solid legal basis for the protection of ancient trees. In practice, forestry technicians and local cadres and masses worked together to take a series of scientific and effective protection measures.   The Anyang Volunteer Group of CBCGDF has played an indispensable role in protecting ancient ginkgo. In order to raise public awareness of an
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CBCGDF Invited by the French Embassy in China to Participate in the 14th Franco-Chinese Seminar: Environment, Urban Planning and Real Estate Law

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Recently, the Deputy Secretary-General and Head of the International Department of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) received an invitation from the Legal Service of the French Embassy in China to participate in the 14th Franco-Chinese Seminar: Environment, Urban Planning and Real Estate Law, which will be held on November 26, 2024. The seminar will focus on the latest developments and cooperation opportunities in the fields of environmental protection, urban planning and real estate law. It is an in-depth dialogue platform between China and France in the field of law and justice, aiming to promote cooperation and exchanges in the field of transnational law. (Note: This article is a daily work record for reference only.) Original article:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/z9Ct6qKaPutkY80Vu0RhSw Translator : Daisy Reviewed by Sara Editor: Daisy Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 Do you know? We rely on crowdfunding and donations. You have the opp
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Siberian Tigers Frequently Enter Villages, Perhaps to Borrow Food and Roads? | CBCGDF Recommends to Restore Natural Corridors As Soon As Possible

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Recently, news of wild Siberian tigers entering villages in Qitaihe City, Ning'an County and other places in Heilongjiang Province has frequently appeared on the Internet. On November 18, a tiger injured a person again in Boli County, Qitaihe City.   According to comprehensive analysis of media reports, the places where wild Siberian tigers are found are mainly concentrated in Zhangguangcai Ridge, Wanda Mountain and Laoye Ridge, the remnants of Changbai Mountain. In the wild, especially in winter, people and tigers frequently meet. On the one hand, it shows that the local ecological environment protection has improved and the natural habitat of wild Siberian tigers has been well restored; on the other hand, it also shows that the number of wild Siberian tigers is steadily increasing, and the existing habitat can no longer meet their needs of survival. Wild Siberian tigers seem to be exploring to expand their territory.   Do wild Siberian tigers enter the village to fill the
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