What are the key points of the ecological environment in the government work report?
The opening meeting of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress was held at 9 o'clock on March 5 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The government work report pointed out that the quality of the ecological environment will improve steadily in 2023. The battle against pollution has been carried out in depth, the discharge of major pollutants has continued to decline, and the water quality of surface water and coastal waters has continued to improve. The "Three Norths" project has been launched in an all-round way. The installed capacity of renewable energy has historically surpassed that of thermal power, and more than half of the world's new installed capacity has been added throughout the year.
In the past year, we have strengthened the governance of ecological and environmental protection and accelerated the green transformation of the development mode. We will further promote the construction of a beautiful China. Continue to fight the battle of blue sky, clear water and pure land. Accelerate the implementation of major projects for the protection and restoration of important ecosystems. Do a good job in the comprehensive prevention and control of soil erosion and desertification. Strengthen ecological and environmental protection inspections. Formulate policies to support the development of green and low-carbon industries. Promote the transformation of ultra-low emissions in key industries. The construction of the first batch of pilot cities and parks for carbon peaking will be launched. Actively participate in and promote global climate governance.
The government work report pointed out that in 2024, the government will strengthen the construction of ecological civilization and promote green and low-carbon development. We will deeply practice the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and work together to promote carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion and growth, so as to build a beautiful China where man and nature coexist in harmony.
Promote the comprehensive management of the ecological environment. We will thoroughly implement the action plan for continuous improvement of air quality, coordinate the management of water resources, water environment and water ecology, strengthen the prevention and control of soil pollution sources, and strengthen the control of solid waste, new pollutants and plastic pollution. Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands and sands, and strengthen the zoning and control of the ecological environment. Organize and fight the three landmark battles of the "Three Norths" project and promote the construction of national parks. Strengthen the ecological protection and management of important rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Continue to promote the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River. Implement major projects for biodiversity conservation. Improve the value realization mechanism of ecological products, improve the compensation system for ecological protection, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties to protect and improve the ecological environment.
Vigorously develop a green and low-carbon economy. Promote the green transformation of industrial structure, energy structure, transportation structure, and urban and rural construction development. Implement a comprehensive conservation strategy and accelerate energy-saving and water-saving transformation in key areas. Improve fiscal, tax, financial, investment, price policies and related market-oriented mechanisms to support green development, promote the development of waste recycling industry, promote the research and development and application of advanced technologies for energy conservation and carbon reduction, and accelerate the formation of a green and low-carbon supply chain. Build a Beautiful China Pilot Zone and create a highland for green and low-carbon development.
Actively and steadily promote carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Solidly carry out the "Ten Actions to Peak Carbon Emissions". Improve the ability of carbon emission statistical accounting and verification, establish a carbon footprint management system, and expand the industry coverage of the national carbon market. We will further promote the energy revolution, control fossil energy consumption, and accelerate the construction of a new energy system. Strengthen the construction of large-scale wind power and photovoltaic bases and transmission channels, promote the development and utilization of distributed energy, develop new energy storage, promote the use of green electricity and international mutual recognition, and give full play to the role of coal and coal-fired power to ensure the energy demand for economic and social development.
