Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the historical significance and ecological wisdom of the Huai River, highlighting its role in Chinese civilization and the ongoing efforts in water management and pollution control [1][4][5]. Group 1: Historical Context - The Huai River, known as one of the "Four Rivers" in ancient China, has been a crucial part of Chinese civilization for over 4,300 years, reflecting the struggle between humans and nature [1]. - From 1194 to 1855, the Yellow River diverted the Huai River for 661 years, leading to significant efforts by various dynasties to manage the river and protect local communities [2]. - Notable figures like Pan Jixun contributed to the systematic governance of the Huai and Yellow Rivers, implementing innovative strategies to mitigate flooding [2]. Group 2: Modern Water Management - Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the Huai River has undergone extensive management, with significant initiatives launched after severe flooding in 1950 [2][3]. - The "蓄泄兼筹" (storage and discharge) strategy has guided three major waves of water management efforts, resulting in the construction of key infrastructure such as the Wangjiaba Dam [3]. - The Wangjiaba Dam has played a critical role in flood control, demonstrating the community's spirit of sacrifice for the greater good [3]. Group 3: Pollution Control Efforts - The 1980s saw increasing water pollution in the Huai River, prompting the government to prioritize its restoration through comprehensive management strategies [4]. - The implementation of the first basin-wide regulation for water pollution control marked a significant step in addressing the river's ecological challenges [4]. - Continuous efforts have led to improvements in water quality, with the Huai River's water quality classified as Grade III since 2019, transitioning from moderate pollution to good status [4]. Group 4: Cultural and Ecological Significance - The Huai River's ecological culture is an essential part of Chinese traditional culture, embodying the wisdom and emotions of the local people [5]. - There is a call for enhanced protection of cultural heritage related to the Huai River, including traditional water management techniques and local customs [6]. - Education and public engagement are crucial for fostering appreciation and recognition of the Huai River's ecological culture, promoting a collective effort in its preservation [6].

Core Viewpoint - The acceleration of green low-carbon transformation is essential to address extreme climate risks and achieve sustainable development in the context of increasing global climate change [1] Group 1: Current Challenges - The integration of green low-carbon development and digital governance is insufficient, with a lack of collaborative mechanisms for digital empowerment in green transformation [2] - Urban green infrastructure lacks intelligent management capabilities, limiting its effectiveness in mitigating heat island effects and providing cooling spaces for citizens [2] - Existing green low-carbon policies lack a systematic evaluation mechanism driven by big data and AI, hindering dynamic adjustments and precise policy implementation [3] Group 2: Recommendations for Integration - Promote deep integration of digital technology and green low-carbon transformation by establishing cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms and integrating data resources across various sectors [5] - Upgrade urban green infrastructure and smart buildings to enhance their resilience and livability during extreme heat events, including the implementation of intelligent monitoring and control systems [6][7] - Improve the policy support and incentive systems for smart green low-carbon initiatives by establishing data-driven evaluation mechanisms and enhancing the digitalization of carbon markets [8] Group 3: Talent Development - Strengthen the talent pool for smart green governance by improving educational programs and fostering collaboration between academia and industry to cultivate professionals with both digital and green low-carbon expertise [8]

Core Insights - The ocean is recognized as the largest carbon sink on Earth, with significant carbon storage capacity, efficiency, and longevity. The Chinese government has emphasized enhancing ecological carbon sink capabilities, particularly through marine carbon sinks, to support high-quality marine economic development [1][4]. Group 1: Marine Carbon Sink Development - The marine carbon sink primarily consists of coastal ecosystem carbon sinks, fishery carbon sinks, and microbial carbon sinks, with coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes being the most significant [1]. - The establishment of a marine carbon sink accounting system is crucial for assessing the capacity and potential of marine carbon sinks, which will aid in achieving China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals while providing a scientific basis for marine carbon trading and enhancing international influence [1][4]. Group 2: International Standards and Methodologies - The international marine carbon sink accounting system is still in development, with the concept of "blue carbon" introduced in 2009, highlighting the role of marine carbon sinks in climate change regulation [2]. - Current international standards focus on coastal ecosystems, with guidelines from the IPCC and methodologies for carbon stock assessment and monitoring established by various organizations [2][3]. Group 3: China's Marine Carbon Sink Initiatives - China has a vast marine carbon sink resource potential, with approximately 3 million square kilometers of jurisdictional sea area and 18,000 kilometers of coastline. The government has initiated various policies to explore marine carbon sink practices since 2012 [4][5]. - The first comprehensive marine carbon sink accounting standard was released in 2022, providing unified technical specifications and guidance for marine carbon sink accounting in China [5]. Group 4: Regional Efforts and Innovations - Local governments have been proactive in developing marine carbon sink standards and practices, with regions like Guangdong and Hainan implementing specific guidelines and pilot projects to enhance marine carbon sink capabilities [6]. - Innovative projects, such as the first marine carbon sink loan and the first fishery carbon sink trading project, have been successfully executed in various provinces, showcasing the practical application of marine carbon sink initiatives [6]. Group 5: Challenges in Marine Carbon Sink Accounting - Despite progress, challenges remain in marine carbon sink accounting, including unclear accounting boundaries, varying carbon storage cycles, and a lack of standardized methodologies [7]. - The scientific understanding of certain marine carbon sink types is still insufficient, which hampers the development of assessment standards and accounting methodologies [7]. Group 6: Future Directions and Recommendations - There is a need to enhance the recognition of marine carbon sinks in national strategies, integrating them with climate change responses and the goal of building a strong marine nation [8]. - Recommendations include improving the marine carbon sink accounting standard system, strengthening scientific research, and fostering international cooperation to establish a unified accounting framework [9][10].

生态环境执法是守护绿水青山、推动绿色发展的重要手段。然而，当前一些地方生态环境执法仍存在履 职不到位、执法不规范等问题，制约着生态环境治理成效的提升。规范生态环境执法，需紧扣"履职、 规范、公平"三个核心，提升执法人员的认识与能力，不断完善生态环境执法体系，促进企业依法经 营。 作者系江苏省宿迁市生态环境综合行政执法局局长 要认真履职，以主动作为筑牢生态环境监管防线。生态环境问题具有隐蔽性、累积性和不可逆性等特 点，只有执法人员主动履职、及时发现并处置污染排放和生态破坏等问题，才能有效防范生态环境风 险，切实保障人民群众的生命健康和生态环境安全。强化生态环境执法履职，需构建 "落实责任—强化 监督—严肃考核" 的三位一体机制。一方面，通过定期开展生态环境保护政策宣讲、典型案例警示教 育，强化执法人员的责任意识与使命担当；另一方面，依托 "智慧环保" 平台建立污染源动态监测网 络，对重点排污企业、生态敏感区域进行24小时实时监控，一旦发现异常数据，立即启动执法响应。同 时，要将生态环境问题发现率、处置率纳入执法人员绩效考核体系，倒逼执法力量下沉一线，实现 "问 题早发现、隐患快处置"。 要规范行为，以制度约束确 ...

三是破解考核标准制定难题。为解决全面生态修复后期管护问题，有必要对治理后的水质、水土流失、 植被覆盖率、土壤理化性质等设立统一考核指标和标准。 一是破解治理机制难题。鉴于稀土废弃矿山生态环境问题的复杂性，必须建立多部门参与、跨部门协作 的治理机制，打破原有单一化和碎片化的治理格局，消除水利、水保、生态环境、林业、矿产管理等部 门及行业壁垒，统筹推进水域保护、矿山治理、土地整治、植被恢复等四大类工程，实现治理区域 内"山、水、林、田、湖、草、路、景、村"一体化治理。 二是破解资金投入难题。各地可积极申报国家历史遗留废弃矿山生态修复示范工程项目，在充分利用中 央奖补政策的前提下，建立省、市、县三级财政投入筹资体系，以财政资金撬动金融支持、吸引社会资 本投入。同时，可与商业银行等金融机构进行合作，签订国土空间生态修复协议，通过银行借贷为废弃 矿山修复融资。还可对参与废弃矿山生态修复的市场化投资主体给予用地指标、生态修复产品收益、自 然资源产权或特许经营权，吸引社会资本投入。 近年来，江西省赣州市持续推进稀土废弃矿山生态修复工作，取得了显著成效。由于早期开采工艺的历 史局限性，部分矿区的地形地貌和生态系统仍需进一步修 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant advancements made by the Beijing Ecological Environment Monitoring Center in air quality monitoring and pollution management, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches in environmental protection [6][7][11]. Group 1: Technological Advancements - The center developed the first domestic PM2.5 organic tracing monitoring method, which can analyze over 50 organic tracers within one hour, improving efficiency by nearly ten times compared to traditional methods [7]. - By 2021, Beijing achieved an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 33 micrograms per cubic meter, a significant reduction from 89.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013, meeting national secondary standards for the first time [7]. - The establishment of a "1+N" air quality monitoring platform marked a digital transformation in air quality management, enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making [8]. Group 2: Operational Excellence - The center implemented a closed-loop scheduling system that captures over 20 types of environmental issues, ensuring a feedback loop of "2 hours for feedback, 4 hours for resolution" [8]. - The monitoring network has transitioned from manual operations to automated systems, allowing for remote real-time monitoring and automatic alerts for data anomalies [8]. - During the 2022 Winter Olympics, the team successfully maintained PM2.5 levels within standards, achieving a 65.2% year-on-year reduction in concentration during the event [9][10]. Group 3: Commitment to Environmental Protection - The center's leadership emphasizes the critical role of frontline monitoring in understanding and addressing air pollution, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in monitoring techniques [9][10]. - The dedication of the team is evident in their proactive approach during high pollution events, ensuring that monitoring efforts are robust and responsive to real-time data [10][11].

长江"十年禁渔"实施以来，禁捕水域管理秩序平稳，水生生物资源恢复向好，长江"十年禁渔"工作取得 重要阶段性成效。特别是长江中下游流域水文连通性良好、生境完整，珍稀鱼类种群得以快速恢复。然 而，四川金沙江作为长江上游关键生态屏障，受密集水电梯级开发影响，生境碎片化、水文节律紊乱、 洄游通道阻断等问题突出，叠加气候干暖化，形成了"干暖化—截流—生态恶化"负循环，致使圆口铜鱼 等特有鱼类仍处濒危状态，尚未出现类似中下游的系统性恢复。"十五五"是我国深化水生态保护的关键 期，水生态环境保护需从单一水质治理转向水环境、水生生物等多维协同治理。针对金沙江水电开发与 生态保护的矛盾，亟须以系统性修复破解梯级开发带来的生态环境问题。 一是强化顶层设计，建立金沙江流域统筹保护机制。整合水利、生态环境、农业农村等部门职能，统筹 水电生态调度、禁渔执法、栖息地生态修复，打破"九龙治水"困局，实施"月计划、周调整、日监测"生 态流量动态管理。制定《金沙江流域水生态保护条例》，明确水电企业生态修复主体责任，要求新建电 站同步建设生态设施（过鱼通道、分层取水），已建电站具备条件的限期完成改造。 四是创新保护模式，提升科学治理水平。推行基 ...

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Theoretical Sources - Xi Jinping's Ecological Civilization Thought is an important component of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, representing a theoretical elevation and practical crystallization of the Party's exploration of ecological civilization construction [2] - The thought integrates Marxist ecological theory with China's ecological civilization practices and traditional ecological culture, such as the concepts of "harmony between man and nature" and "natural law" [2] - The great practice of ecological civilization construction in China, especially since the new era, has contributed significantly to the development of Xi Jinping's Ecological Civilization Thought, with China becoming one of the fastest countries in reducing energy consumption intensity and improving air quality [3] Development Process - The formation of Xi Jinping's Ecological Civilization Thought is a result of deep theoretical reflection and long-term practical exploration by contemporary Chinese Communists, with a historical emphasis on ecological civilization construction [4] - The development can be traced through two main lines: the Party's continuous deepening understanding of ecological protection and the practical experiences of Xi Jinping during his governance in various regions [5] Systematic Implications - The core essence of Xi Jinping's Ecological Civilization Thought is encapsulated in "Ten Persistences," which address fundamental guarantees, historical bases, basic principles, core concepts, and strategic paths for ecological civilization construction [7] - The "Ten Persistences" can be further broken down into three parts: the reasons for building ecological civilization, the type of ecological civilization to be built, and the methods for its construction [8] Practical Significance - Xi Jinping's Ecological Civilization Thought has become a vital part of the overall layout of socialism with Chinese characteristics, emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature [11] - The thought has gained a more complete system and broader dissemination as ecological civilization practices deepen, demonstrating its strong vitality and alignment with economic and social development [11]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to rural black and odorous water body governance, addressing issues such as oversimplification, unsuitable treatment processes, and inadequate post-management. Group 1: Systematic Governance Approach - The governance should follow the technical route of "controlling sources, internal source treatment, water system connectivity, and ecological restoration" tailored to local conditions [1] - A "one river (canal) one policy" approach is recommended, which requires thorough research and prioritizes low-cost, easy-to-maintain treatment processes while clearly defining governance goals, operational costs, and responsible parties [1] Group 2: Resource and Ecological Governance - Emphasis on resource-oriented and ecological governance by integrating with courtyard economy and environmental landscape construction to utilize rural domestic sewage [1] - Promotion of ecological aquaculture, combined livestock and poultry farming, and soil testing-based fertilization techniques to reduce pollutant discharge at the source [1] Group 3: Maintenance Mechanism - Establishment of a maintenance mechanism to ensure governance effectiveness, with clear responsibilities at various levels for the maintenance of treated water bodies [2] - Regular inspections and maintenance to prevent the recurrence of black and odorous conditions, supported by budget inclusion and market-based professional operations for funding and technical support [2] - Encouragement of community participation and establishment of a public disclosure mechanism for governance status, integrating it into relevant assessment indicators to enforce long-term maintenance responsibilities [2]