Shiyang River Watershed (426.4 km2) the dry lands of northwest China.

MOTIVATION FOR CHOICE ACCORDING TO HAZARD EXPOSURE AND ASSET VALUE
– Aeolian desertification, dust storm, soil salinization, fresh water shortage, drought
– One of the vital oases and primary habitats for people in drylands of China
– National ecological protection key demonstration area
– Key research base for land degradation with long time data accumulation

POSSIBLE NATURE-BASED AND HYBRID SOLUTIONS
– Restoring degraded land using environmentally friendly and sustainable biotechnology
– Developing water-saving agriculture with regional-suitable new technologies and innovation ideas
– Improving the agricultural industry structure, and cultivating salt tolerant and drought resistant crops
– Establishing a healthy operation of the water market and management

To learn more about OAL China please visit the interactive page with detailed information regarding the hazards they face and how NBS is providing solutions