中共国家发展改革委党组：绘就美丽中国画卷 推动生态文明建设再上新台阶

Core Viewpoint - The construction of a beautiful China is positioned as a key goal in the modernization of the socialist state and is essential for the realization of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation [3][4]. Group 1: Importance of Building a Beautiful China - Building a beautiful China is a significant strategic deployment by the central leadership, focusing on harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and responding to the people's aspirations for a better life [4]. - The commitment to ecological priority is essential for achieving modernization that harmonizes human and natural relationships [5]. - A good ecological environment is fundamental for sustainable development, and the central government has prioritized ecological civilization since the 18th National Congress [4][5]. Group 2: Progress and Achievements - Since the 18th National Congress, significant progress has been made in ecological protection and restoration, with policies and actions being implemented effectively [8]. - The green industry transformation is accelerating, with coal consumption projected to decrease to 53.2% by 2024, a reduction of over 15 percentage points since 2012 [8]. - The national forest coverage rate is expected to exceed 25% by the end of 2024, surpassing the targets set for the 14th Five-Year Plan [9]. Group 3: Ecological Protection and Compensation - The establishment of a comprehensive ecological protection compensation mechanism has been a major achievement, with over 200 billion yuan allocated for ecological protection compensation by 2024 [9]. - More than half of the forests and grasslands in the country are now included in the compensation scope, with 30 cross-provincial ecological compensation mechanisms established [9]. - The introduction of market-based ecological protection compensation funds aims to enhance the effectiveness of ecological protection efforts [11][12]. Group 4: Future Directions - The focus will be on promoting a comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, with an emphasis on energy conservation and carbon reduction [10]. - The development of a circular economy and resource recycling systems will be prioritized to improve resource utilization efficiency [10]. - Major ecological projects will be advanced, emphasizing integrated protection and systematic governance of natural ecosystems [11].