Group 1: Carbon Sink Projects in Guizhou - The single-tree carbon sink project in Congjiang County, Guizhou, allows villagers to monetize the carbon absorption of individual trees, enhancing the ecological value of forest resources [2][3] - In 2024, a total of 110 households, including Wu Xueyong, signed carbon sink purchase agreements, generating a total of 1.35 million yuan in carbon sink revenue for the participating households [3] - By the end of 2024, 7,962 households in Congjiang County participated in the single-tree carbon sink project, collectively earning nearly 12 million yuan from carbon sink funds [3] Group 2: Soil Carbon Sink Initiatives in Fujian - In Huian, Fujian, soil improvement techniques have led to increased crop yields, with sweet melons yielding 400-500 more pounds per acre due to enhanced soil conditions [4][5] - The company Matta provides soil conditioners for free, funded by the carbon credits generated from reduced greenhouse gas emissions during crop cultivation [5] - Soil carbon sinks are a significant component of agricultural carbon sinks, with ongoing efforts to develop more precise measurement methods for carbon credits in agriculture [5] Group 3: Marine Carbon Sink Developments in Shandong - The "solid algae gather fish" model in Long Island, Shandong, involves deploying artificial reefs to enhance marine ecosystems, resulting in an annual carbon absorption of over 280 tons [6][7] - The "seaweed bed and algae field carbon sink loan" product allows marine farms to use future carbon credit revenues as collateral for loans, facilitating financial support for ecological projects [7] - The intelligent transformation of marine farms has improved fish survival rates by 30%, leading to an annual catch of 1,000 tons and generating significant economic benefits for the local community [7]

近日，中共中央办公厅、国务院办公厅印发《地方党政领导干部生态环境保护责任制规 定（试行）》，并发出通知，要求各地区各部门认真遵照执行。 《地方党政领导干部生态环境保护责任制规定（试行）》全文如下。 地方党政领导干部生态环境保护责任制规定（试行） （2025年7月18日中共中央批准 2025年7月18日中共中央办公厅、国务院办公厅发布） 第一章 总则 第一条 为了坚持和加强党对生态文明建设的全面领导，健全落实生态环境保护责任 制，根据有关党内法规和法律，制定本规定。 第二条 本规定适用于县级以上地方党委和政府领导班子成员、生态环境部门和承担重 要生态环境保护职责的部门负责人（以下统称地方党政领导干部）。 乡镇（街道）、各类开发区领导班子成员落实生态环境保护责任制，参照本规定执行。 第三条 实行地方党政领导干部生态环境保护责任制，坚持以习近平新时代中国特色社 会主义思想为指导，完整准确全面贯彻新发展理念，牢固树立和践行绿水青山就是金山银山 的理念，加强组织领导、强化统筹协调、完善体制机制、严格监督考核，构建覆盖全面、权 责一致、奖惩分明、环环相扣的责任体系，保障以高水平保护支撑高质量发展，推动实现美 丽中国建设目 ...

Core Viewpoint - The comprehensive governance and land consolidation project of the Liu River in Zhangwu County aims to achieve integrated benefits in flood prevention, ecological restoration, and water resource utilization, embodying the philosophy of "green water and lush mountains are invaluable assets" [1][3]. Group 1: Water Management Challenges - Liu River, a seasonal river, faces severe flooding during the rainy season, leading to a "suspended river" phenomenon where the water level is nearly 2 meters above the city [2]. - During dry seasons, the riverbed becomes exposed, contributing to wind erosion and ecological degradation, which has significantly impacted local agriculture and living conditions [2]. Group 2: Governance Strategies - The governance project draws inspiration from the Dujiangyan irrigation system, focusing on enhancing flood safety, improving water ecology, and developing eco-tourism [3]. - Flood control measures include the construction of protective embankments and riverbed management to meet a 50-year flood standard in urban areas and a 20-year standard in rural areas [4]. Group 3: Ecological and Agricultural Improvements - Non-flood control initiatives include creating wetlands that enhance water retention and biodiversity, while also developing recreational facilities along the river [5]. - The project has transformed previously arid land into productive rice paddies, increasing agricultural yields and benefiting over 3,900 residents [6]. Group 4: Economic and Tourism Development - The Liu River has become a vital resource for eco-tourism, attracting significant visitor numbers and boosting local economic development through unique cultural and culinary experiences [7]. - The area has seen a surge in tourism, with 700,000 visitors recorded in the first half of the year, highlighting the successful integration of ecological restoration and economic growth [7].

Core Points - The construction of ecological civilization is a fundamental strategy for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation, emphasized by the central leadership since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China [1][4][22] - The publication of "Selected Works on Ecological Civilization by Xi Jinping" reflects the rich connotation and scientific system of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, which is crucial for promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and nature [1][2][8] Group 1 - Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought addresses major theoretical and practical issues in the new era, promoting innovation in ecological civilization theory, practice, and systems [2][4] - The thought emphasizes the importance of ecological civilization in the overall layout of socialism with Chinese characteristics, highlighting the need for a beautiful China [4][5] - The thought integrates Marxist principles with traditional Chinese ecological culture, providing a comprehensive understanding of ecological civilization [9][10] Group 2 - The ecological civilization construction has undergone historical, transformative, and comprehensive changes since the 18th National Congress, achieving significant results under Xi Jinping's leadership [7][18] - The thought outlines the core concepts and strategic paths for ecological civilization construction, emphasizing the relationship between economic development and environmental protection [13][19] - It stresses the importance of a systematic approach and institutional guarantees for ecological civilization construction, advocating for strict laws and regulations to protect the environment [14][15] Group 3 - The thought calls for a collective effort in building a beautiful China, promoting global sustainable development, and fostering a shared ecological consciousness among the populace [16][22] - It highlights the need to address five major relationships in ecological civilization construction, including high-quality development versus high-level protection [19][20] - The strategic tasks and major initiatives for advancing the construction of a beautiful China are outlined, focusing on green and low-carbon development [21][22]

Group 1 - The year marks the 20th anniversary of the "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" concept, with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment reporting significant progress in ecological protection and restoration efforts under Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought [1] - Since 2017, the Ministry has organized seven batches of ecological civilization demonstration creation work, resulting in the establishment of 572 ecological civilization demonstration zones and 240 "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" practice innovation bases [1][2] Group 2 - Demonstration areas have shown significant improvements in ecological quality, with air and water quality ranking among the best in their provinces, and nearly half of the "two mountains" bases achieving "excellent" ecological status [2] - The regions are leading in green development, transitioning from energy consumption control to carbon emission control, with unit GDP energy consumption and carbon emission intensity being among the best in their provinces [2] - Various transformation paths have been identified, including "protecting green for gold," "gathering green to create gold," and "borrowing green to generate gold," along with seven transformation models such as ecological compensation, ecological agriculture, ecological tourism, and ecological finance [2] Group 3 - The selection process for the 2025 ecological civilization construction demonstration zones and "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" practice innovation bases is currently underway, with new changes including optimized indicators and simplified procedures [3] - The frequency of selection has been adjusted from annually to every three years, focusing on quality over quantity to enhance the demonstration effect of selected areas [3] - Enhanced supervision measures have been implemented, including warnings for significant ecological issues and re-evaluations for areas that have held their designation for six years [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the progress and new initiatives in ecological civilization construction in China, emphasizing the importance of the "Green Mountains and Clear Water are Gold and Silver Mountains" concept, which marks its 20th anniversary this year [1]. Group 1: Ecological Civilization Construction - Since 2017, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has named 572 ecological civilization demonstration zones and 240 "Green Mountains and Clear Water are Gold and Silver Mountains" practice innovation bases [1]. - The ecological environment quality has "significantly improved," with demonstration zones generally ranking among the best in air and water quality within their provinces [1]. - Nearly half of the "Two Mountains" bases have reached an "excellent" ecological status, indicating a strengthening of ecological foundations [2]. Group 2: Green Development and Transformation Paths - Green development is "continuously leading," with regions focusing on dual carbon goals, transitioning from energy consumption control to carbon emission control, and achieving leading levels in energy consumption and carbon emission intensity per unit GDP across provinces [1][2]. - The article outlines three transformation paths for turning ecological advantages into economic benefits: "Protect Green for Gold," "Gather Green into Gold," and "Borrow Green to Generate Gold," along with seven transformation models including ecological compensation, ecological agriculture, ecological tourism, and ecological finance [2]. Group 3: New Selection and Management Procedures - The selection cycle for ecological civilization demonstration projects has been extended from one year to three years, aiming to reduce frequency and control quantity, thereby enhancing the "gold content" of the projects [3]. - New requirements for the selection process include optimizing indicators, with city-level indicators focusing more on comprehensive construction effectiveness and county-level indicators emphasizing task implementation and rural environmental improvement [2][3]. - The management regulations for ecological civilization demonstration projects have been revised to simplify procedures, shifting from "planning-led" to "indicator-oriented," effectively reducing the burden on grassroots levels [2].

优化指标。聚焦新时期生态文明建设的新部署新要求，优化调整了部分指标。市级指标更加侧重综合建 设成效和前瞻性，县级指标更加侧重任务落实和农村环境整治。 简化程序。生态环境部对生态文明示范创建管理规程进行了修订，取消编制生态文明建设规划和"两 山"实践创新基地建设实施方案作为准入条件的相关要求，由原来的"规划引领"改为"指标导向"，进一 步简化了程序，切实为基层减负。 减少频次。新的遴选工作周期从一年调整为三年。延长周期实质上是减少频次，控制数量，优中选优， 进一步提高创建的"含金量"，树立创建地区的示范引领作用。 新京报讯（记者张璐）今年是"绿水青山就是金山银山"理念提出20周年。7月28日，记者从生态环境部 获悉，今年，生态文明建设示范区和"绿水青山就是金山银山"实践创新基地两个示范创建项目的遴选有 了新变化。在监管方面，对命名满六年的开展复核评估，进行"末位淘汰"。 经中央批准，生态环境部自2017年以来，先后组织开展了7批生态文明示范创建工作，共命名了572个生 态文明建设示范区和240个"绿水青山就是金山银山"实践创新基地。聚焦"双碳"目标，创建地区率先推 动从能耗"双控"逐步向碳排放"双控"转变，单位 ...

生态环境部：简化申报流程 今年继续开展两个创建示范项目 智通财经7月28日电，生态环境部今天（28日）上午举行例行新闻发布会，生态环境部有关负责人介 绍，落实为基层减负要求，今年将简化申报流程，继续开展"绿水青山就是金山银山"实践创新基地和生 态文明建设示范区两个创建示范项目。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The land comprehensive improvement projects in Hangzhou, including those in JianDe, aim to enhance agricultural productivity, improve living conditions, and promote new urbanization through various infrastructure developments and ecological restoration efforts [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - JianDe's land comprehensive improvement project includes four villages and 16 sub-projects, focusing on building high-standard farmland, public service facilities, and rural road improvements [1]. - The project has achieved a completion rate of 90%, with 14 sub-projects finished, including the construction of resettlement housing [1]. Group 2: Agricultural and Ecological Impact - The eight land improvement projects across Hangzhou are expected to create 8,000 acres of permanent basic farmland and enhance agricultural space efficiency [2]. - The projects will implement 26 ecological restoration initiatives, including river and lake beautification, slope stabilization, and water purification [2]. Group 3: Future Plans and Community Benefits - Future efforts will focus on improving rural public services, addressing disparities, and ensuring the well-being of residents by enhancing infrastructure and service quality [2]. - The projects aim to facilitate the flow of resources between urban and rural areas, ultimately increasing the happiness and quality of life for local villagers [2].

Group 1 - The seminar focused on deepening the study of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought and promoting the construction of a beautiful China [1][2] - The event was attended by approximately 140 participants, including experts from various universities and representatives from the media [3] - The discussions revolved around three subtopics: the study of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, practical experiences in building a beautiful China, and the protection and governance of the Yangtze River [3] Group 2 - The seminar was organized by the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) and aimed to strengthen the academic foundation of ecological civilization research [2][3] - Participants emphasized the importance of integrating resources from the Party School system to enhance the collective effort in promoting ecological civilization [2][3] - The event provided a valuable opportunity for collective learning and sharing of insights regarding the implementation of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought [3]