Liang Congjie
Chinese environmentalist and founder
Born
August 4th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
October 28th, 2010
14 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
China
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An environmentalist focused on conservation efforts in China, established Friends of Nature, the first non-governmental environmental organization in the country. Advocated for sustainable development and environmental protection policies within China. Utilized expertise in ecology and environmental science to influence public policy and raise awareness about ecological issues. Promoted the importance of biodiversity and conservation education.
Founded Friends of Nature in 1994
Advanced environmental conservation policies in China
Promoted public awareness on ecological issues
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