Core Insights - The research group has released the 2025 China Small and Medium City High-Quality Development Index, highlighting Zhaoqing's Guangning County as a top performer in green development and investment potential [1] - Guangning County has a total area of 2,455 square kilometers with a forest coverage rate of 82.17%, earning multiple accolades for its ecological initiatives [1] Economic Development - Guangning County has focused on modern agriculture, food processing, health tourism, green energy, and circular economy as its main industrial development directions, achieving an average GDP growth rate of over 5% in the past three years, with a projected GDP exceeding 20 billion yuan in 2024 [3] - The bamboo industry cluster in Guangning is expected to reach a production value of 6 billion yuan by the end of 2025, with a growth rate of over 16% annually in the past three years [3][4] Environmental Quality - In 2024, Guangning's air quality excellent rate exceeded 99.2%, and the comprehensive air quality index was 2.14, ranking second in Zhaoqing City [3] - The water quality in the Sui River section in Guangning has consistently met Class II standards, with a 100% compliance rate for drinking water sources and provincial water functional areas [3] Tourism Development - Guangning has developed eco-tourism with a focus on bamboo culture, creating one national 4A-level tourist attraction and three 3A-level attractions, receiving nearly 14 million visitors and generating over 6 billion yuan in tourism revenue in the past three years [4] Energy Projects - Guangning has introduced 21 key projects with a total investment of 25.56 billion yuan, establishing a modern energy system that includes water, wind, solar, gas, and hydrogen [6] - The key energy project, the Zhaoqing Langjiang Pumped Storage Power Station, has completed over 2.9 billion yuan in investments and is expected to generate 1.35 billion kilowatt-hours annually upon completion [6] Innovation and Financing - Guangning has implemented the EOD model to attract financial support, securing a 3 billion yuan loan for the "Clear Water - Bamboo Sea - Cultural Tourism" project [6] - The county has also explored forestry carbon trading, achieving certification for 33.66 million tons of carbon credits, generating 5.32 million yuan in economic benefits for local communities [6]
肇庆广宁入选全国绿色发展、投资潜力百强县
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