水土之诺，守护“山水城林”

Core Viewpoint - The newly revised "Nanjing Water and Soil Conservation Measures" reflects a shift in the approach to water and soil conservation in a major city, moving from strict control to a more resilient system of guidance and value activation [1][2]. Approval Process Changes - The approval process for projects has been streamlined, allowing for a "notification commitment system" for projects in 22 completed regional assessments, reducing the approval time from 10 working days to immediate processing [2]. - This change has enabled 22 projects to commence with a total saving of 80 working days, indicating a shift in management focus from pre-approval to ongoing supervision [2]. Comprehensive Governance - The new measures emphasize "comprehensive governance" rather than limiting the scope to designated key areas, advocating for unified planning and systematic governance across various ecological components [2]. - Nanjing has established over 150 ecological clean small watersheds, covering more than 55% of the area, integrating water system management, pollution prevention, and rural landscape enhancement [3]. Ecological Value Transformation - Innovative practices in ecological value transformation have emerged, such as the successful monetization of ecological products in the Daqin small watershed, with a transaction value of 23.72 million yuan [3]. - The new regulations include provisions for exploring the valuation, trading, and transformation mechanisms of water and soil conservation ecological products, aiming to attract broader social capital participation [3]. Legislative Changes - The revision of local regulations aims to reduce burdens on grassroots governance, remove qualification thresholds for monitoring units, and update the terminology from "sustainable development" to "high-quality development" [4]. - These changes reflect a commitment to maintaining every inch of water and soil, as seen in the evolving green landscape of the hilly areas [4].