In a significant move to ensure environmental integrity, China is intensifying its crackdown on fraud within third-party environmental protection services, with a particular focus on carbon emission data manipulation. Huang Runqiu, the Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE), announced the initiative during the Two Sessions' Ministers' Corridor meetings.
Minister Huang emphasized the need to enhance regulatory capabilities and law enforcement effectiveness to safeguard accurate environmental reporting. \"We must improve our regulatory frameworks and strengthen law enforcement to prevent any fraudulent activities that undermine our environmental goals,\" he stated.
Leveraging advancements in science and technology, the MEE aims to build a robust defense against data fraud. By integrating innovative technologies, the ministry seeks to ensure transparency and reliability in environmental data, which is crucial for informed policy-making and sustainable development.
Furthermore, the government is committed to promoting the healthy and orderly development of the third-party environmental protection service market. By setting stringent standards and fostering a competitive environment, China aims to encourage genuine contributions to environmental protection while eliminating malicious practices.
This crackdown not only aligns with China's broader environmental objectives but also enhances global trust in its commitment to combating climate change. As nations worldwide strive for accurate environmental data to drive their policies, China's efforts set a precedent for transparency and accountability in the environmental sector.
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China to crack down on fraud by third-party environmental protection services: environment minister
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