Through the establishment of a dedicated emergency management task force, the refinement of contingency plans, the development of a robust disaster information communication framework, and the implementation of regular drills, the community's capacity for disaster preparedness and response has been significantly strengthened.

A comprehensive community emergency management map was developed, delineating critical infrastructure such as roads, residential buildings, and waterways. The map also identifies the locations of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities, while designating safe evacuation routes to provide a clear and actionable foundation for disaster response.

Special attention was given to addressing the specific needs of women during disasters. Preparedness measures included ensuring an adequate stockpile of sanitary products, while drills incorporated protocols to safeguard the mobility and security of women and girls, with a particular focus on mitigating risks of gender-based violence.

The “Grandmothers’ Climate Stories” series combined group study, film screenings, and lectures with traditional ethnic ecological values, such as reverence for nature. 

Around the theme of “Women and Climate,” women leaders shared the impacts of climate change on women’s health, raised awareness about the link between pesticide overuse and breast cancer risks, promoted the use of protective equipment, and encouraged reduced pesticide use. In addition, women carried out public education on climate-related infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, organizing 3–5 person teams to visit households, guide villagers in clearing standing water to curb mosquito breeding, and teach methods and knowledge for disease prevention.

The project introduced water-saving technologies, such as drip irrigation and micro-sprinklers, and established demonstration households. A women’s cooperative for sustainable agriculture was created, supported by RMB 10,000 seed funding and small individual contributions (RMB 200 per household). Members jointly purchased seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to reduce costs.

Drawing on empowerment theory, the project focused on three dimensions:

• Personal capacity-building (climate education, financial literacy, leadership, and domestic violence prevention).
• Support networks (monthly women’s group meetings).
• Community engagement (collaborating with external partners to improve the local environment).

This approach enabled women to recognize their potential and overcome feelings of disempowerment.

Develop a low-carbon lifestyle and carbon reduction verification standard focused on repairing used items. Establish a “low-carbon credits” system to incentivize participation and allow residents to redeem community services. Specifically, residents earn carbon reduction credits by repairing old items, which can then be redeemed with community partners for benefits such as reduced hospital registration fees, and discounted grocery products or repair materials. This approach promotes resident engagement and encourages sustainable living practices.

Residents with repair needs can submit requests through community staff, a repair hotline, or a convenient online app. Services primarily target the elderly, with the repair hotline serving as the main point of contact. Call center staff assign work orders based on the locations of residents and technicians, typically within a 3-kilometer service radius.

Identify skilled technicians within communities and organize them into repair and public outreach volunteer teams. Establish a structured, tiered training system: new staff learn basic operational standards, technical experts focus on repair techniques, and team leaders develop project management skills. Partner with vocational schools and enterprises to create “training hub” that share faculty resources and equipment. Build a “cloud-based repair service platform” to integrate training resources with service demand data.

The Project gains access into communities through formal institutional channels and collaborates with the communities to better understand local needs, which informs the service plan design. They leverage community resources to conduct promotional activities and post repair service notices. Service offerings cover home repair such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, plumbing, electrical work, appliance fixes, lock and screen replacement, pipe unclogging, waterproofing, as well as home installations like setting up appliance, faucet, lighting, and toilet.

A 1-hectare (hm²) permanent large sample plot of Cathaya argyrophylla containing 25 fixed quadrats was established. Within each tree quadrat, shrub subplots (5 m × 5 m) were located at the four corners and at the center. In addition, a herbaceous sub-site (1 m × 1 m) was located within each shrub sub-site to facilitate habitat monitoring.
Priority survey areas were designated in areas with relatively high concentrations of Cathaya argyrophylla 's natural distribution, and 20 m × 20 m monitoring plots were established in these areas. These plots were used to investigate community structure, natural regeneration, species diversity, habitat conditions, population structure and population dynamics. All monitoring data were systematically stored, managed and statistically analyzed.