财长谈健全横向生态保护补偿机制，部署四大重点任务

Core Viewpoint - China is enhancing its horizontal ecological protection compensation mechanism to promote ecological environment protection and achieve the transformation from "green mountains and clear waters" to "golden mountains and silver mountains" [1][2] Group 1: Key Tasks of the Compensation Mechanism - The first key task is to advance the construction of a unified horizontal ecological protection compensation mechanism for major rivers like the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, with a focus on dynamic adjustments and clear responsibilities for provinces based on water quality changes [1][3] - The second key task involves deepening the compensation mechanism construction between provinces, ensuring that by 2027, there is comprehensive coverage of key river basins [3][4] - The third key task is to expand and enrich the forms and connotations of the compensation mechanism, encouraging local initiatives to include water quantity and ecological indicators in compensation assessments [5][6] Group 2: Implementation and Support Measures - The implementation plan includes five measures aimed at establishing a stable operational horizontal ecological protection compensation mechanism by 2027, covering major tributaries as well [2][3] - The central government will provide financial rewards to provinces that effectively operate the compensation mechanism, while local governments are encouraged to take responsibility for its implementation [3][4] - There is a focus on enhancing foundational research support, including technical studies related to ecological protection compensation and improving monitoring capabilities for water resources and ecosystems [6]