The photovoltaic devices on the roof of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) News Center and its annex buildings in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
According to authorities in Hainan, the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, Hainan, in southern China, is the first zero-carbon zone, a significant step forward in the country's pursuit of low-carbon development.
One expert has said that the achievement is a pioneering example for global carbon reduction efforts, and underscores China's commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
Spanning about 190 hectares, the demonstration zone includes Dongyu Island, which is the permanent site of the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference.
By focusing on green building renovation and renewable energy adoption, the demonstration zone has successfully reduced carbon dioxide emissions from buildings and other infrastructure from 11,300 tonnes in 2019 to zero tonnes in 2024, according to data from local authorities.
The outdoor photovoltaic floor tiles in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
A zero-carbon bar in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The photovoltaic devices on the roof of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) International Conference Center and a BFA hotel in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The view of a garden in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
Keychains made from recycled materials being displayed at a zero-carbon rest area for the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The procedure of plastic recycling in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
An electric vehicle charging station in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
An operation management center of the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
A cycling challenge at a park on Dongyu Island in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The outdoor photovoltaic floor tiles in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in the Dongyu Island in Boao Town of Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
An attendee drinks direct drinking water in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The view of a garden in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
The photovoltaic devices at a parking lot in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)
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