Core Insights - In 2025, Shenzhen introduced the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) into judicial appraisal for the first time in an ecological damage compensation case, marking a significant advancement in the practical application of GEP [1] - The GEP serves as a scientific tool for quantifying the value of ecosystem functions, aligning with the "Two Mountains" concept, and has been systematically established in Shenzhen since 2021 [1] - The GEP has shown a steady upward trend overall, with enhanced ecosystem stability and a continuous increase in the supply of high-quality ecological products, despite a temporary impact from the pandemic in 2022 [1] Application Pathways - Shenzhen has developed a comprehensive application pathway for GEP, integrating it into planning, monitoring, assessment, environmental impact evaluation, decision-making, and compensation [2] - In 2024, GEP evaluation will be incorporated into regional environmental impact assessments, providing decision support for spatial control and project site selection [2] - The successful application of GEP in environmental damage judicial appraisal in 2025 represents a milestone breakthrough, offering a replicable model for similar practices nationwide [2] Future Directions - Shenzhen aims to further expand the application scenarios of GEP and innovate mechanisms for realizing the value of ecological products, contributing to the establishment of a model city for beautiful China [2]
生态价值深度融入城市治理——深圳GEP核算应用领跑全国
Zhong Guo Huan Jing Bao·2025-12-12 01:53