Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in China that aims to provide conservation training and education.
The work in China's five national parks is being done through the China Green Carbon Sink Foundation, and the company likely has both public and private goals …
Apple's Support for U.S. National Parks
Apple has an annual tradition of supporting America's national parks through Apple Pay purchases. The last fundraising campaign took place in August of this year.
As the National Park Service celebrates its 108th anniversary this week, Apple is celebrating with new ways to support and advance America’s parks. From now through August 25, Apple will make a $10 donation to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay on apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the US. Additionally, this fall, Apple Maps will make it even easier for users to explore national parks with detailed information on thousands of hikes.
Apple Now Supporting National Parks in China
GuruFocus reports that the company has announced support for a Chinese education program.
Apple announced a donation to the China Green Carbon Fund, which will develop education and training opportunities in five national parks across China. The initiative will facilitate the establishment in the coming months of the National Parks Innovation Alliance working group, which will bring together leading Chinese universities, research institutes, and NGOs.
The working group will collaborate with experts in global conservation and restoration to develop and implement new educational programs with support from Apple. The endeavor highlights Apple's commitment to environmental sustainability and education.
Apple's Likely Public and Private Goals
The donation likely serves two purposes for the iPhone maker: supporting environmental initiatives and helping maintain good relations with the Chinese government.
Donating to government programs is an approach Apple has used before in an attempt to demonstrate goodwill at a time when diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China are tense.
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