新华鲜报丨三审稿亮相！生态环境法典编纂稳步推进

Core Viewpoint - The draft of the Ecological Environment Code, after being split and reviewed, is set for its third reading by the National People's Congress Standing Committee on December 22, 2025, aiming to provide stronger legal guarantees for the construction of a beautiful China [1][3][4]. Group 1: Legislative Structure and Content - The Ecological Environment Code is the second law in China named as a "code," consisting of five parts: general principles, pollution prevention, ecological protection, green low-carbon development, and legal responsibilities [6]. - The third draft incorporates feedback from previous reviews and further summarizes judicial practice outcomes, enhancing the roles of courts and procuratorates in ecological protection [7]. Group 2: Regulatory Enhancements - The draft strengthens the ecological environment credit supervision system and introduces provisions for credit restoration, aiming to improve the integrity of environmental monitoring data [7]. - New regulations have been added to manage the burning of straw and fallen leaves, as well as to address the issue of solid waste being transferred across provinces [7]. Group 3: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflicts - The draft includes provisions to address human-wildlife conflicts, emphasizing the need for scientific protection and management, prioritizing human life [7][8]. - A notable "emergency avoidance" clause has been introduced, which provides legal protection for individuals who harm wildlife in life-threatening situations, reflecting a more mature approach to wildlife protection [8]. Group 4: Green Development and Legal Accountability - The draft further elaborates on the requirements for green low-carbon development, focusing on the establishment of a circular economy and enhancing resource recycling measures [8]. - It also includes additional legal responsibilities and penalties to ensure effective enforcement of environmental laws, aligning with the principle of proportionality in penalties [8].