Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, China has added over 280,000 square kilometers of soil erosion control measures.

Soil and water conservation is the fundamental measure for river protection and governance. Data released by the Ministry of Water Resources shows that since the 14th Five-Year Plan, China has added 28.17 thousand square kilometers of soil erosion control areas. Mo Mo, director of the Ministry of Water Resources Soil and Water Conservation Department, stated that significant achievements have been made in soil and water conservation work since the 14th Five-Year Plan, with effective control of human-induced soil erosion, accelerated progress in key regional governance, and continuous improvement in management capacity and level. By the end of 2024, the soil and water conservation rate is expected to increase to 72.83%, providing powerful support for promoting high-quality water conservancy development and ensuring water security in China.