Core Viewpoint - Since 2021, Qujing City has focused on improving water ecological environment quality, achieving stable progress through precise pollution control, scientific management, and legal enforcement, resulting in a significant improvement in water quality [1][9]. Water Quality Monitoring - In 2023, out of 39 monitored national and provincial surface water sections, 38 were rated as good, achieving a 97.4% good water quality rate. All 16 county-level drinking water sources have maintained a 100% compliance rate since 2021 [2][9]. Pollution Control Measures - The city has implemented various measures for surface water ecological protection, including the completion of 1,155 out of 1,559 administrative villages' sewage treatment, achieving a treatment rate of 74.1% [2][10]. Planning and Implementation - Ongoing implementation of key plans such as the "14th Five-Year Plan for Water Ecological Environment Protection" and the "Yangtze River Basin Phosphorus Pollution Control Plan" aims to maintain a 100% good water quality rate in the Yangtze River Basin by 2025 [3][10]. Heavy Pollution Management - Focused efforts on stabilizing and improving heavily polluted water bodies, with a systematic approach to address non-compliant water bodies through a four-step method: early warning, source tracing, plan formulation, and implementation [3][10]. Pollution Reduction Achievements - In 2024, the city is projected to reduce COD by 7,076.55 tons and ammonia nitrogen by 566.67 tons, exceeding the targets set by Yunnan Province [4][11]. Special Actions for Environmental Protection - Special actions have been taken to address issues in industrial park wastewater treatment facilities, with 76 problems identified and resolved across 10 parks and 21 areas [4][11]. Black and Odorous Water Body Management - The city has achieved a 100% remediation rate for black and odorous water bodies in urban areas, with ongoing efforts in rural areas showing a 100% project initiation rate [5][12]. Funding and Project Management - The city has effectively managed funding applications and project oversight, resulting in the acquisition of 21.6 million yuan in ecological compensation funds for 2023 [13]. Drinking Water Source Protection - Continuous efforts are made to protect drinking water sources, with a comprehensive assessment showing that all evaluated sources scored above 98, indicating excellent water quality [14][15].

Core Viewpoint - The "Beautiful Rivers and Lakes Protection and Construction Action Plan (2025-2027)" marks a significant milestone in China's water ecological environment management, transitioning from quantitative to qualitative improvements [1][5]. Group 1: Policy and Framework - The Action Plan represents a comprehensive deployment for water ecological environment protection, following the 2015 "Water Pollution Prevention Action Plan" [1]. - The management goals have shifted from "total control" of water pollution to "quality management," emphasizing ecological function and water quality safety [2][3]. - The governance approach has evolved from single-industry emission reduction to comprehensive watershed management and ecological restoration [2][5]. Group 2: Implementation and Challenges - The Action Plan aims to improve water ecological environment quality through precise pollution control, scientific management, and legal enforcement [3][5]. - Despite progress, structural and trend-related pressures on water ecological environment protection remain significant, particularly in the Yangtze River basin where local water quality issues persist [2][6]. - The plan includes the management of 2,573 water bodies, with over one-third located in the Yangtze River basin, highlighting the focus on targeted ecological strategies [7]. Group 3: Future Directions - The initiative emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to water management, integrating ecological, social, and economic factors to enhance the resilience and sustainability of water ecosystems [10]. - The plan encourages the development of beautiful rivers and lakes as a dual pathway for ecological and economic benefits, promoting green and low-carbon development [10].

Group 1 - The theme for this year's World Environment Day in China is "Beautiful China, I Take the Lead" [1] - The event has received over a thousand submissions from photographers, river managers, environmental volunteers, and local residents, showcasing the improvement of ecological environments and the enhancement of people's well-being [1][2] - Since the 18th National Congress, the Chinese government has prioritized water ecological environment protection, integrating it into major national strategies such as the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the ecological protection of the Yellow River Basin [1][3] Group 2 - The ecological environment monitoring data indicates that the water quality in China is continuously improving, with 91.0% of the monitored national surface water quality assessment sections classified as good (Class I-III) in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [2] - By 2024, it is expected that black and odorous water bodies in cities at or above the prefecture level will be basically eliminated, with the water quality of the Yangtze River and Yellow River maintaining Class II for five and three consecutive years, respectively [2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is actively promoting the "Beautiful Rivers and Lakes" protection and construction actions, focusing on precise pollution control and the integration of water resources, environment, and ecology [3]

Group 1: Water Environment Protection - The State Council emphasizes the need for enhanced responsibility and mission in water pollution prevention, advocating for precise, scientific, and legal approaches to pollution control [1] - The ecological environment quality has improved significantly due to the "Blue Sky, Clear Water, and Clean Land" campaign, with a focus on addressing black and odorous water bodies and protecting water sources [1][2] - In 2024, the proportion of surface water quality in categories I to III reached 90.4%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points year-on-year, while the proportion of inferior category V water quality decreased to 0.6%, down by 0.1 percentage points [2] Group 2: Source Governance and Ecological Restoration - Future efforts will prioritize source governance over end-of-pipe treatment, integrating ecological considerations into water management, including the transformation of key industries and the recycling of water resources [3] - The meeting highlighted the importance of monitoring and managing pollution sources, particularly from industrial, domestic, and agricultural sectors, to prevent exceeding discharge standards [1][2] Group 3: Child Welfare and Medical Security - The meeting addressed the welfare of disadvantaged children, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive service system that includes basic living guarantees, medical rehabilitation, public education, and psychological support [3] - The draft of the Medical Security Law aims to enhance the medical security policy framework, protect the rights of insured individuals, and strengthen the supervision of medical insurance funds [4] Group 4: Nuclear Power Development - The meeting underscored the necessity of ensuring safety in nuclear power development, mandating adherence to the highest global safety standards in the construction and operation of nuclear power units [4]