China is taking significant strides towards a sustainable future by adopting a region-specific approach to environmental protection and ecological conservation. According to new guidelines released on Sunday, the country aims to designate key areas by 2025 that require focused ecological conservation efforts. These areas are identified based on high resource consumption, severe environmental pollution, and notable ecological damage.
Looking ahead to 2035, China plans to implement this system nationwide, laying the groundwork for what it envisions as a more beautiful and sustainable China. The guidelines encompass 18 detailed policies across six key aspects, including promoting high-quality development, ensuring high-level protection of the ecological environment, and strengthening supervision and assessment mechanisms.
Adopting a region-specific approach allows for tailored environmental management strategies that address the unique challenges of each area. By enforcing strict red lines to protect ecosystems, enhancing environmental quality, and promoting rational resource utilization, China aims to create a balanced and resilient ecological framework.
The guidelines were jointly issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, highlighting a unified commitment to environmental stewardship. This initiative underscores China's dedication to sustainability and its role in addressing global environmental challenges.
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China issues guidelines on region-specific environment management
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