豫晋陕立“契约” 黄河干流横向生态保护补偿机制全域贯通

Core Viewpoint - The signing of the ecological compensation agreement among Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi marks a significant advancement in the horizontal ecological protection compensation mechanism along the Yellow River, establishing a comprehensive framework for ecological cooperation in the region [2][3]. Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement was signed on September 16, 2023, and follows the previous agreement with Shandong Province, indicating a broader implementation of ecological compensation mechanisms across the Yellow River basin [2]. - The ecological responsibilities are clearly defined, with Shanxi and Shaanxi each taking on 50% of the responsibilities as upstream provinces, while Henan, as the downstream province, engages in a collaborative ecological relationship [2]. - Compensation is structured based on water quality categories, with specific financial implications: if the water quality is stable at Class II, no compensation occurs; if it reaches Class I, Henan compensates a total of 60 million yuan to Shanxi and Shaanxi; for each deterioration in water quality, Shanxi and Shaanxi compensate Henan 60 million yuan [2]. Group 2: Financial Mechanism and Impact - Compensation funds will be settled and allocated the following year, primarily for environmental management, water pollution prevention, industrial restructuring, and ecological compensation [3]. - Since the establishment of the horizontal ecological protection compensation mechanism with Shandong, Henan has received a total of 250 million yuan in ecological compensation, demonstrating the effectiveness of this mechanism in improving water quality in the Yellow River basin [3]. - The recent agreement indicates a shift in Henan's role from an upstream to a downstream province, where it may need to pay for maintaining good water quality, reflecting a change in the dynamics of ecological compensation [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The comprehensive ecological protection compensation mechanism aims to foster shared responsibilities and collaborative governance across the Yellow River basin, promoting a sustainable ecological environment [3][4]. - The establishment of this mechanism is expected to enhance the ecological benefits and ensure a coordinated effort in protecting the Yellow River, aligning with the broader goals of environmental sustainability [3][4].