On February 19, a meeting for the donation of Garnier Community Protection Fund was held in Jinghong, capital city of Xishuangbanna. 4 XTBG research projects were approved to be supported by the Fund.

  In cooperation with non-governmental organization (NGO) Shanshui Conservation Center, the skincare brand Garnier has initiated the “Care for Green, Care for Nature” program engaged in protecting rare plants and the environment in southwestern China. The Fund is the first ever corporate sponsored program in China.

With a donation of 1 million yuan in total, the Fund is to sponsor a series of environmental protection program and promote long-term and effective protection of Southwest China’s rich and precious plant resources. The program focuses on promoting exchange and communication among governmental departments, non-governmental organizations(NGOs), research institutions and green organizations and enhancing public awareness of environmental protection.