China will spend $ 2.2 billion on environmental security in Tibet
China till 2030 intends to invest 15.5 billion yuan (about 2.27 billion dollars) in a program of ecological safety and environmental construction of Tibet Autonomous Region, Xinhua news agency reported.
The program, adopted in February 2009, provides the implementation of 10 projects in the field of environmental protection and ecological construction, related with the protection of natural meadows and pastures, forest fire protection, the fight against the penetration of harmful insects, the protection of wild flora and fauna.
It also provides projects for wetlands, construction of shelter belts, the revitalization of Landscaping, soil erosion control and monitoring of environmental safety.
“To date, the program received 1.75 billion yuan for the implementation of several projects. Under the plan, investments will reach 9.9 billion yuan in the next phase of program over the next five years,” – says.
