“Green-blueprint” – the world’s first initiative to mitigate climate change by integrating glaciers, land, and oceans, fostering three major visions—environmental protection, social philanthropy, and ethnic integration, working hand in hand with global citizens to walk the path of integration of “humans, society, economy, and nature”, practicing a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future.

This article uses the successful opening of the Tianshan Shengli (Victory) Tunnel and the “Willy Bee – The Journey of Glacier, Land and Ocean” storybook as background to describe how Willy Bee and “Young Guardians of Glacier” as representatives of nature (glaciers and the environment), contribute to protecting the national glacier No. 1—the source of the Urumqi River—through this Tianshan Shengli (Victory) time tunnel that connects humans, society, economy, and nature. It also discusses how Willy Bee’s “Let the Glacier Cool – Xinjiang Tianshan Glacier No. 1 Journey” bridging scientific research, disseminating science outreach, and sharing of education, transforming the lofty philosophies of “Environmental Protection, Social Philanthropy, Ethnic Integration” into concrete achievements.

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“Willy Bee, you are going to take the ‘Green-blueprint’ and start the Journey of ‘Glacier, Land and Ocean’ with Flowery.” Land carried the message of nature

“You will experience a fantastic journey, where the Flowery will await you at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, in Tangbula, where sunflowers bloom in abundance!” Wind carried the message of nature

“We encourage humans to build ‘Urban Wildlife Corridor’, planting flowering plants, protecting bees, and promoting human health and well-being,” Sun said

“Glaciers, land, and oceans are inherently interconnected, but human exploitation and pollution have triggered extreme weather!” White dolphin said

“You must advocate for ocean protection and pollution reduction to the world, and “Let the Ocean breathe”.” Small Algae said

“You must traverse the Tianshan Glacier No. 1 which imbued with the power of water, to trace the source of freshwater. Then, obtain the power number ‘322’ to protect the seed of ‘water’ life.” said the barefoot elf

“You also need to use the power number “321” to establish the legendary ‘Third Pole Hong Kong Glacier Landmark’ and Let the Glacier Cool.” Flowery said

“The meltwater from glaciers turns into glacial lakes, creating oceans on land; the meltwater from glaciers gathers into river sources, giving birth to land full of vitality; the ocean and land control temperature, protecting glaciers that are the source of fresh water.” Willy Bee said

By the end of the story, humans finally awaken and are willing to work with Willy Bee and Flowery to paint a blue Earth with glaciers, land, and oceans, leading the world towards peace, health, and prosperity. With the protection of Mother River, the southern city where Willy Bee grew up also gained another name: “Pearl of the Orient”.

The Tianshan Glacier Observation and Experiment Station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as “Tianshan Glacier Station”) is China’s oldest field station dedicated to the observation and research of glaciers. It is currently affiliated with the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The station’s main site is located on the northern slope of the central Tianshan Mountains, within Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Founded in 1959 by the late renowned glaciologist Academician Shi Yafeng, the Tianshan Glacier Station joined the World Glacier Monitoring Center (WGMS) in 1982, became one of the first stations of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to open to the public in 1988, was selected by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1999 as one of the first batch of national key field pilot stations, and was certified in 2006 as part of the National Field Scientific Observation and Research Stations for Atmospheric Background and Special Functions. Its name within the national station series is “Xinjiang Tianshan Glacier National Field Scientific Observation and Research Station.” It was among the first sites of the Global Cryosphere Monitoring Network (GCW) established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 2013.

Xinjiang Tianshan Glacier No. 1 is the oldest glacier observed in China, having been observed for over 67 years since 1959. The World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) has selected over 40 glaciers to represent global mountain glaciers, with Tianshan Glacier No. 1 being the only one located in China. As one of the ten glaciers monitored globally, it provides a good indicator of glacier changes in China and across Central Asia.

Xinjiang Tianshan Glacier No.1 (HK Landmark) was established on March 21, 2025, writing “The Glacier Story of Hong Kong”. “Let the Glacier Cool – Xinjiang Tianshan Glacier No. 1 Journey” is one of the everyday measures to address climate change under the first national joint action for glacier protection, showcasing efforts and contributions of two places in protecting glaciers and water and promoting the SDGs. Will Legend, in collaboration with Tianshan Glaciological Station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xinjiang Meteorology, is working with people in both places to embark on the path of integrating “humans, society, economy, and nature”. At the same time, Will Legend hopes that by visiting Tianshan Glacier No.1 (Hong Kong Landmark), advocating “When drinking water, remember its source. Same roots, same heart”, to trace the roots of Chinese culture, and nurture more young people in both places who care about the country and love the motherland.

“Let the Glacier Cool” begins with the Tianshan Glacier No. 1 of Xinjiang, writing “The Glacier Story of Hong Kong”.

On April 8th, Will Legend led nearly 90 members of Rotary International District 3450 on a historic journey into the Tianshan Glacier No. 1 Nature Reserve. They held a significant sharing session on climate change with Researcher Wang Feiteng from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, enabling Hong Kong residents to engage in face-to-face exchange with Chinese scientists and fully implementing science outreach. This action reflects the organization’s commitment to promoting environmental protection, expanding beyond Hong Kong to both mainland of China and internationally. From the glacier journeys to visits to green enterprises, mountain schools, and communities of different ethnicities, the journey provided Rotarians with better opportunities for practical experience and participation, transforming lofty philosophies into concrete solutions.

They also witnessed the unveiling of the Rotary International District 3450 “Let the Glacier Cool” Landmark, which boasts a superb location overlooking the Tianshan Glacier National Nature Reserve, the source of the Urumqi River, and the Xinjiang “Victory” Tunnel. Erecting this landmark is not merely a commemoration, but also a commitment by the organization to putting its environmental protection philosophy into practice.

On April 8th, William Hung, the founder of the “Let the Glacier Cool” programme, and Wang Feiteng, deputy director of the National Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science and Permafrost Engineering, held a high-level discussion to gain a deeper understanding of the role played by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in the tunnel construction. The construction of the Tianshan Victory Tunnel faces not only geological and engineering challenges but also ecological conservation challenges. The Tianshan Glacier No. 1 Nature Reserve lies just over 10 kilometers from the tunnel’s entrance. The entire construction route passes through the secondary protection zone of the Urumqi River drinking water source, ensuring that no pollution is caused.

The Tianshan “Victory” Tunnel, adjacent to the Tianshan Glacier No. 1 and situated on the banks of the Urumqi River, lies in a high-altitude, uninhabited, and frigid region with a fragile ecosystem. The extensive alpine meadows and pristine, untouched environment provide a haven for wild animals such as snow leopards, ibex, and marmots, while rare plants like snow lotus and snow lingzhi (Ganoderma) thrive there. This study focuses on the Tianshan Glacier No. 1, researching methods for assessing the impact of the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway construction and operation on the glacier, and proposing glacier protection strategies during the highway construction and operation phases.

(1) Research on glacier protection technology during highway construction

Direct solar radiation and near-surface atmospheric turbulence exchange are the main heat sources causing glacier melting. Wastewater and waste generated during construction are important reasons for increased glacier melting during highway construction and are also the factors that have the greatest impact on glacier radiation balance during highway construction.

The research focuses on two main areas: 1) Evaluation of glacier protection technologies for highway construction. This involves reviewing existing glacier protection technologies and environmentally friendly highway construction technologies, analyzing their current application status and existing problems, and developing an evaluation method for glacier protection technologies in highway construction to assess their applicability.

2) Optimization of commonly used glacier protection technologies for highway construction. Currently, the most common glacier protection technology is based on geoengineering methods using light and heat barriers to cover the ice surface. Selecting the optimal light and heat barrier is a priority issue. This research combines indoor simulation analysis with field experiments to determine the material combination structure and layout scheme, ultimately selecting the best-performing protection technology.

(2) Research on Glacier Protection Technology During Highway Operation

During highway operation, vehicles emit large amounts of exhaust gases, including CO2, which may alter the hydrothermal conditions around the highway, leading to increased regional temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, thereby affecting glacier melting trends. Glacier protection technology during operation mainly relies on protective nets and water mist dust suppression technology to balance the relationship between highway activities and ice surface material loss during operation.

The research will focus on two main areas: 1) Assessment of glacier protection technologies for highway operations. This involves reviewing existing ecological and environmental protection technologies used in highway operations, analyzing their current application status and existing problems, and developing an assessment method for glacier protection technologies used in highway construction and operation. A technology applicability assessment will also be conducted. 2) Optimization of commonly used glacier protection technologies for highway operations. Through indoor simulation analysis, optimization schemes will be proposed for technologies such as erecting protective nets around highways and water mist dust suppression.

On March 21, 2023, Will Legend established the “Let the Glacier Cool” Conservation and Education Programme, becoming its founding organization, with CEO William Hung as its founder. March 21st is the United Nations’ “World Day for Glaciers”. Will Legend specifically chose March 21st as the programme’s founding date to align with the United Nations’ efforts to promote global awareness of the crucial role glaciers and ice sheets play in the climate system and hydrological cycle, and the impact of cryosphere changes on humans, society, the economy, and nature, all centered around conservation and education.

On September 5th of the same year, the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences became a co-initiating organization, fully supporting the “Let the Glacier Cool” initiative. Will Legend will be responsible for the planning and implementation of related activities in Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area; researcher Wang Feiteng will serve as a co-founder of the “Let the Glacier Cool” in China. Through a chance encounter via email, William Hung and Wang Feiteng jointly launched the First in the Country of Glacier Preservation for Joint Action – “Let the Glacier Cool”.

Since 2023, Will Legend has partnered with the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences to build a bridge of friendship between Hong Kong and the Mainland of China, Bridging Scientific Research, Disseminating Science Outreach, Sharing of Education. Ultimately, we aim to transform “cooling glaciers” into a platform connecting different regions and sectors, realizing our three visions of “Environmental Protection, Social Philanthropy, Ethnic Integration”.

The Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Xinjiang has been fully opened to traffic after more than five years of unremitting efforts. Coincidentally, William Hung, the founder of the “Let the Glacier Cool” Conservation and Education Programme, also spent more than five years traversing glaciers, land, and oceans to transform his programmes from philosophies into concrete measures. William Hung is also the founder of the “Urban Wildlife Corridor” and “Let the Ocean Breathe” Conservation and Education Programmes, the “Green-blueprint” initiative, the “Green-blueprint: Ethnic Integration” scholarship, the “Symphony Hong Kong, Beautiful Xinjiang, Integration of Two Places” Campaign, and “Sustainable Health Services” etc.

In 2021, “When drinking water, remember its source” made its first trip to the last pure land on Earth – the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (the Third Pole).

In 2022, “Green-blueprint” outlined plans for land and ocean conservation, protecting food and air, and guiding the Willy Bee to trace the source of water – glaciers.

In 2023, “Bridging Scientific Research” collaborated with the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to promote the national first joint glacier preservation action between the two places.

In 2023, “Ethnic Integration” presented the “Third Pole Hong Kong Glacier Landmark” to the Dagu Glacier Administration Bureau as a symbol of promoting cultural exchange between the two places.

In 2024, “Disseminating Science Outreach” launched “Let the Glacier Cool – A Glacier Journey,” allowing Hong Kong residents to personally experience the rapid glacial melting caused by climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Third Pole.

In 2025, “Aligning ESG Goals with the SDGs” Rotary District 3450 officially became the first comprehensive collaborative partner of the “Let the Glacier Cool” demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection goals.

In 2026, “Sharing of Education” through the collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, “Let the Glacier Cool” was established at the Museum of Climate Change (MoCC), promoting best practices in human intervention to address climate change.

A Glacier Journey Benefits People of All. Will Legend cooperates with the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences to jointly promote the “Let the Glacier Cool” Conservation & Education Programme. This first-ever glacier preservation for joint action between Hong Kong and the mainland of China has received strong support from the Xinjiang People’s Government and national authorities, who, together with Will Legend, meticulously plan the itinerary and activities – “Symphony Hong Kong, Beautiful Xinjiang, Integration of Two Places” – to practice conservation, education, science outreach, cultural exchange and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Aligning ESG Goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals have become a core focus for businesses striving to create long-term value and address social challenges. Meanwhile, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework aimed at addressing global challenges such as the climate crisis and poverty by 2030. Promoting ESG goals alongside the SDGs is not just a matter for businesses, but for all sectors, including scientific research, education, and service organizations, through social responsibility strategies and initiatives. The alignment of ESG goals with the SDGs helps all participants contribute to global sustainable development, enhancing not only their own resilience, reputation, and capacity, but also benefiting people of all in society.

Flies over Xinjiang’s Glaciers, Land and Oceans, Fostering a Glacier Journey that Benefits People of All

1. Fostering the adoption of Sustainable Health Service® and low-carbon, non-toxic WillNature® products in Tangbula as daily measures to address climate change and prevent the spread of disease, fostering public health and well-being (SDG3).

2. Launching 1.5°C-Climate Action™ “Glacier Journey” (SDG13), embarking on a journey to the Tianshan Glacier No. 1 to understand and protect glaciers and foster environmental protection.

3. SDG-in-China™ Academic Study Tour, Research Trip, visiting the source of the Urumqi River, the “Earth’s Water Tower” embodying the spirit of “When drinking water, remember its source. Same roots, same heart” and tracing the origin of freshwater (SDG6).

4. “Symphony Hong Kong, Beautiful Xinjiang, Integration of Two Places”—visiting schools in Xinjiang, creating a broader learning platform for students for both places, practicing inclusive and equitable quality education, and providing children with more learning opportunities (SDG4).

5. Supporting green businesses (the Tianshan Glacial salmon, dairy products, agricultural products and honey) and ecotourism, injecting vitality into the local economy, providing new job opportunities for the public, and driving local economic growth (SDG8).

6. Visiting communities of different ethnic groups, people from both places are working together to promote “Environmental Protection, Social philanthropy, Ethnic Integration”, forging a path of integration among “humans, society, economy, and nature” to achieve the vision of peace.

On April 4th, nearly 90 people from Rotary District 3450 visited the Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum and successfully carried out a geological science study activity under the guidance of a tour guide. The museum has an exhibition area of 6,000 square meters and houses more than 12,000 specimens of minerals, rocks, ores, and animal and plant fossils, including more than 100 first-class specimens. This experiential education trip opened a wonderful window for Hong Kong citizens to explore Earth science and Xinjiang’s unique natural resources.

“In the future, the Economic Development Zone (Tou District) will continue to increase investment in experiential education trips. On the one hand, it will improve the facilities and services of the existing study bases and enrich the course content; on the other hand, it will tap into new cultural and tourism resources, create more distinctive study sites, and promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism study industry.” – Wu Qiang, Deputy Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Touhunhe District, Urumqi City)

On April 7th, Will Legend, together with Rotary District 3450, visited the Nileke County Bee Farm Central Primary School for a charity donation and the unveiling ceremony of an AI Computer Room. This charitable exchange activity demonstrated the commitment of Hong Kong service organization and enterprise to fulfilling their social responsibilities, protecting the environment, and supporting education in Xinjiang. Will Legend received approval from the Nileke County People’s Government, Education Bureau, and the school to conduct the “Symphony Hong Kong, Beautiful Xinjiang, Integration of Two Places” Campaign at the school. They also unveiled the “Willy Bee AI Computer Room” and presented gifts for the “Green-blueprint: Ethnic Integration” scholarship, contributing to educational development.

Will Legend’s “Green-blueprint: Ethnic Integration” scholarship donated computer equipment, AI teaching systems, 3D printers, programming block drones, and tablets, allowing children in mountainous areas to embark on the path of AI learning. Will Legend is the first Hong Kong company in history to be approved by the Xinjiang People’s Government and the Education Bureau to enter schools to carry out activities that promote integration between the two places, forging a strong sense of community for Chinese nation, and creating a more equal, appropriate and flexible education (SDG4) for children in both places.

Rufiya Jumahazi, a student at the Nileke County Bee Farm Central Primary School, said, “Today, the uncles and aunts from Hong Kong brought us many new books. We will always remember this kindness. We will cherish these books and teaching materials, cherish our current learning opportunities, and grow up to be useful people of society. We will also use our abilities to help more people in need.”

Will Legend, CEO of Will Legend Eco Living Limited, said: “I am very pleased to see that Nileke County has a very good cultural landscape. This time, I brought a Hong Kong service organization with me. We hope to achieve three major goals through our visit: Environmental Protection, Social Philanthropy, Ethnic Integration. Then, through the IP crossover between two places in the future, we can connect the local ecotourism and cultural and creative products with Hong Kong, promote the local economy, and allow people of both places to share the fruits of economic achievements.”

“Environmental Protection” is the responsibility of every citizen. The “Green-blueprint” is created to integrate all the organizations/institutions and individuals who have contributed to environmental protection in the past. It aims to transform personal habits into daily measures to address climate change by combining lofty philosophies with practical solutions, working hand in hand with global citizens to walk the path of integration of “humans, society, economy, and nature”, practicing a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Human survival is inseparable from water, food and air. Glaciers conserve clean freshwater resources, and water nourishes land with rich nutrients; Water, rich in nutrients, flows to land along “Urban Wildlife Corridor”, nurturing food and biodiversity. Water then follows rivers and merges into oceans to “Let the Ocean Breathe”. Oceans exhale oxygen, and absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to “Let the Glacier Cool”; Glaciers maintain a balance of accumulation and ablation, stabilize the planet’s temperatures, enable sustainable water resources. This recurring force of nature ultimately allows the health, peace and prosperity of humans and nature to develop sustainably.

The “Integration of Glacier, Land, Ocean”, taking an “As a whole” approach to take care of the Earth and “Let the Earth Cool”. By protecting the glaciers, we protect the land; by protecting the land, we protect the oceans; by protecting the oceans, we protect the glaciers. Nature and humans are closely linked, influencing and relying on each other.

To date, scientists have not found an effective way to address global warming. Glaciers, which regulate the Earth’s temperature and water cycle, will eventually disappear from the Earth if they melt too rapidly without replenishment. Glacier, Land, and Ocean draw the “Green-blueprint”, connecting the two places and different sectors to build an integrated relationship, also creating a platform for businesses, enterprises, organizations to give back to society and nature. This, in turn, provides resources for scientists, sponsors students, and injects economic momentum into rural and mountainous communities, practicing the “Sharing of Economic Achievements”.

Will Legend believes the best human intervention to mitigate global warming starts with simple lifestyle habits:

First, plant more flowering plants (Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station) in outdoor locations at home and work to support pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies, thereby promoting forest regeneration and protecting biodiversity.

Second, try not to kill bees. Adopt the “Relocate & Return” approach (Home for Bees) to bring bees back into nature so that they can continue to fulfill their natural role in nature and contribute to biodiversity and human food security.

Third, businesses, organizations/institutions, schools, and homes should adopt low-carbon and non-toxic products (Sustainable Health Service®). This not only deeply cleans and disinfects air conditioners, carpets, cars, and personal items like phones and bags, but also avoids polluting soil and flowering plants, effectively protecting bees, and pollinating insects, promoting forest regeneration, and allowing forests to absorb more greenhouse gases. Clean water sources also help protect marine ecosystems, especially marine microalgae (phytoplankton), which absorb greenhouse gases and release oxygen.

Fourth, embark on the “Willy Bee – The Journey of Glacier, Land and Ocean”. Through the 1.5°C-ClimateAction™ “Let the Glacier Cool –Glacier Journey” to connect with the “Green-blueprint” to jointly promote the integration of “Glacier, Land, Ocean and Sustainable Development”. To take care of the planet, we must act “as a whole” – healthy land and ocean are the greatest forces in mitigating global warming. They work together to address climate change, protect glaciers, polar regions, and the cryosphere, and “Let the Glacier Cool”.

Through Bridging Scientific Research, Disseminating Science Outreach, Sharing of Education, Will Legend then introduces corporate resources to jointly guide the public to refocus on the health of the planet, starting with education and glaciers. A sustainable future requires our generations to act, instilling the right values and information in the next generations, so as to truly achieve a balanced coexistence between humans, society, economy, and nature.

“Let the Glacier Cool” uses education as its starting point, paints as its medium, and climate change as its goal, promoting a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous society. This case of integration between the two places better demonstrates the importance of promoting the “Let the Glacier Cool” programme. Furthermore, its tangible and impactful approach, effectively forging a strong sense of community for Chinese nation, highlighting the integration of the three major visions of “Let the Glacier Cool”: Environmental Protection, Social Philanthropy, Ethnic Integration.

Thanks for reading!

William Hung
CEO of Will Legend Eco Living Limited

Founder of

1. “Green-blueprint” Initiative

2. “Let the Glacier Cool” Conservation & Education Programme

3. “Let The Ocean Breathe” Conservation & Education Programme

4. “Urban Wildlife Corridor” Conservation & Education Programme

5. “Home for Bees” Conservation & Education Programme

6. “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station” Conservation and Education Programme

7. “Symphony Hong Kong, Beautiful Xinjiang, Integration of Two Places” Campaign

8. “Green-blueprint: Ethnic Integration” scholarship

9. Sustainable Health Service® – serves as everyday measures for enterprises, organizations/institutions, campuses, and homes to combat climate change

10. “Hold Me In Your Arms” Community Support Programme

11. “Take Me School” Sharing of Education Programme

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“Willy Bee – The Journey of Glacier, Land and Ocean” Story Book