生态环境法典草案进入三审，学者呼吁明确公民环境权

Core Viewpoint - The draft of the Ecological Environment Code is under review, aiming to legally recognize citizens' environmental rights in China, which is crucial for sustainable development and aligns with international standards [1][2][4]. Group 1: Environmental Rights Recognition - By the end of 2020, 156 out of 193 UN member states legally recognized environmental rights, indicating a global trend towards acknowledging the right to a clean and healthy environment [1]. - The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution in October 2021 recognizing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a significant human right [1]. Group 2: Legislative Insights - The draft of the Ecological Environment Code has been criticized for emphasizing citizens' obligations over their rights, which is contrary to the practices of many countries [4][6]. - The draft fails to explicitly mention the public's right to a clean and healthy environment while allowing for pollution rights, which may mislead the public regarding pollution management [5][6]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest that the Ecological Environment Code should clearly define public environmental rights and eliminate the term "pollution rights" to better reflect the intention of environmental protection [6]. - Incorporating international experiences in the legislation could create a comprehensive legal framework that supports the realization of a beautiful China by 2035 and 2050 [6].