Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Annual Meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development emphasized the urgent need for green transformation, highlighting China's significant progress in energy transition and the importance of international cooperation in achieving sustainable development goals [6][7][9]. Group 1: Green Transformation - Green transformation is a key focus of the meeting, with the report indicating that it has reached a critical point, necessitating ambitious actions without delay [7]. - China has achieved substantial milestones, including the completion of 1.12 billion kilowatts of coal power units and 950 million tons of crude steel capacity undergoing ultra-low emissions transformation, and the elimination of nearly 50 million high-emission vehicles [7]. - By 2024, renewable energy is expected to account for 86% of the new power generation capacity in China, surpassing half of the global new capacity [7]. - China is recognized as a leader in energy transition, particularly in renewable energy and clean technology, inspiring other nations [7][8]. Group 2: Circular Economy - Circular economy is highlighted as a crucial strategy for sustainable development, focusing on efficient resource use and waste reduction [10][11]. - China has over 260,000 resource recycling enterprises, with the industry’s output value increasing from approximately 2 trillion yuan in 2015 to an expected 5 trillion yuan in 2023 [12]. - The country has implemented laws and standards to promote circular economy practices, achieving significant reductions in pollution and enhancing resource recycling in various sectors [12][13]. Group 3: Harmonious Coexistence - The ultimate goal of green transformation and circular economy is to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and nature [14][15]. - Significant improvements in environmental quality have been recorded, including a 56% reduction in PM2.5 concentrations in major cities and over 90% of surface water quality meeting good standards [16]. - China has established a comprehensive ecological protection framework, with over 30% of land designated for ecological protection and a forest coverage rate exceeding 25% [16][17]. - The integration of environmental protection with economic development is emphasized as a systematic approach to achieving sustainable growth [18].
这场会,“含绿量”很足
Ren Min Ri Bao Hai Wai Ban·2025-10-27 23:03