Core Viewpoint - The training session held by Shandong Province's ecological environment department aims to enhance the regulatory capabilities and environmental risk prevention related to solid waste and chemical management, focusing on the construction of a "waste-free city" and new pollutant governance [2][3][15]. Group 1: Training and Capacity Building - The training covered various topics including solid waste management, utilization, "waste-free city" construction, and new pollutant governance, with participation from over 220 staff members from ecological environment systems across the province [2][13]. - Experts from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences, and Tsinghua University provided insights into solid waste management and environmental risk assessment [2][13]. Group 2: Solid Waste Management Initiatives - Shandong Province has implemented a comprehensive solid waste management plan, including the issuance of a work plan for the standardized storage and disposal of solid waste, which involves collaboration among nine departments [4][16]. - The province has launched 16 pilot projects for the backfilling of industrial solid waste, with significant expected outcomes in terms of resource recovery and profit generation [5][17]. Group 3: Pollution Prevention and Control - The province has intensified efforts in pollution prevention across solid waste, chemicals, heavy metals, and tailings, achieving notable progress in the standardized disposal of solid waste and illegal dumping investigations [4][16]. - Heavy metal pollution reduction initiatives have been implemented, resulting in an 8.6% decrease in emissions compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [5][17]. Group 4: "Waste-Free City" Development - The concept of a "waste-free city" is promoted as a model for urban development that minimizes landfill use and environmental impact through innovative and sustainable practices [18][19]. - Shandong Province has established a "Waste-Free Shandong" smart management platform to enhance information management capabilities in solid waste governance [18][19]. Group 5: Hazardous Waste Management - The province has strengthened hazardous waste regulation, implementing a monitoring system for hazardous waste disposal and integrating over 13,349 medical institutions into an information management platform [20][21]. - New pollutant governance actions are being prioritized, with plans for environmental risk assessments and the establishment of pilot projects for managing new pollutants [21].

Group 1 - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has held 279 various consultation activities during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, enhancing the quality of political consultation [1] - A total of 41,043 proposals were filed, with many recommendations being transformed into policy measures [1] - The CPPCC has established 229 institutional documents to improve the institutionalization, standardization, and proceduralization of its consultation and political duties [1] Group 2 - The CPPCC emphasizes the importance of research and investigation, implementing a "research-consultation-research" approach to deeply analyze issues and propose actionable recommendations [2] - A total of 84 in-depth research projects have been conducted on significant strategic and forward-looking topics, resulting in high-quality research outcomes [2] - CPPCC members have conducted 148 learning and research sessions at the units where committee members are located [2]

Core Points - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has conducted 279 consultation activities during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, enhancing the quality of political consultation [1] - A total of 41,043 proposals were filed, with many suggestions being transformed into policy measures [1] - The CPPCC has established 229 institutional documents to improve the institutionalization and standardization of consultation and political participation [1] Group 1 - The CPPCC emphasizes the importance of research and investigation, implementing a "research-consultation-research" approach to address issues deeply and propose actionable recommendations [2] - A new system for specialized research has been created, focusing on strategic and forward-looking topics, resulting in 84 in-depth research projects [2] - CPPCC members have conducted 148 learning and research activities at the units where they serve [2]

Group 1 - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has conducted 279 various consultation activities during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, enhancing the quality of political consultation [1] - A total of 41,300 proposals were filed, with 25,043 officially registered, leading to significant policy measures being implemented [1] - The CPPCC has held 10 special meetings on high-level socialist market economy system construction and ecological environment protection, and 57 bi-weekly consultation meetings on optimizing regional education and medical resource allocation [1] Group 2 - The CPPCC emphasizes the foundational role of research and investigation, implementing a "research-consultation-research" approach to develop targeted and actionable policy recommendations [2] - A total of 84 in-depth studies have been conducted on major strategic and forward-looking topics, including new productive forces and governance of new pollutants [2] - CPPCC members have engaged in 148 learning and research activities within their respective units to enhance understanding and collaboration [2]

Core Viewpoint - The first demonstration device for new pollutant treatment technology in Yunnan Province has been put into operation, providing an innovative solution for improving water quality in the Dianchi Lake basin [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The device is a key demonstration project promoted by the Yunnan Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment, relying on the "National Pilot Project for Early Warning and Comprehensive Management of New Pollutants in the Dianchi Lake Basin" [1] - The project is a collaboration between the Kunming Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau and the Yunnan Provincial Solid Waste Management Center, utilizing technology developed by Nanjing University [1] Group 2: Technology and Capacity - The device employs a "filtration-oxidation-adsorption" combination process, with a daily treatment capacity of 30 cubic meters [1] - It effectively removes phosphorus while also addressing new pollutants such as perfluorinated compounds, endocrine disruptors, antibiotics, and pesticides [1] Group 3: Future Plans - The project team will continue to monitor the operational effectiveness of the device, focusing on the removal efficiency of new pollutants [1] - There are plans to optimize process parameters and enhance the feasibility and economic assessment of the technology for future large-scale applications [1]

Core Viewpoint - The governance of new pollutants has become a significant focus in China's environmental protection, food safety, and public health sectors, with a structured approach established at national, provincial, and local levels to address this issue [1]. Group 1: Policy and Framework - Since 2022, new pollutant governance has been included in China's government work reports for three consecutive years, emphasizing the need for collaborative governance and environmental risk management [1]. - All 31 provinces and cities in China have developed specific action plans for new pollutant governance, creating an effective mechanism for implementation [1]. Group 2: Monitoring and Technology - A nationwide pilot program for environmental monitoring of new pollutants will be launched from 2024 to 2025, utilizing monitoring data and intelligent tracking technologies to accurately identify emission sources [1]. - The current monitoring technology system for new pollutants in China is inadequate, highlighting the importance of enhancing research in monitoring technologies [1]. Group 3: Conference Details - The "6th Environmental New Pollutants Analysis and Detection" online conference will be held on July 23-24, 2025, focusing on the latest topics and advanced technologies in the detection of new pollutants [3]. - The conference will feature various sessions, including non-target identification of novel perfluorinated compounds and electrochemical sensing methods for new pollutants [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - The 2024 China Ecological Environment Status Bulletin indicates continuous improvement in ecological environment quality and stable environmental safety across the country [1] Air Quality - The average concentration of PM2.5 in cities at or above the prefecture level reached 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, a decrease of 2.7% from 2023 - The proportion of days with good air quality was 87.2%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points from 2023 - The proportion of heavily polluted days was 0.9%, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points from 2023 - The average PM2.5 concentrations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta, and Fenwei Plain decreased by 0.9%, 0.9%, and 4.8% respectively compared to 2023 [2] Surface Water Quality - The proportion of surface water quality in categories I to III was 90.4%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points from 2023 - The proportion of water quality in category V or worse was 0.6%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from 2023 - Among 210 key lakes and reservoirs, the proportion of those with good water quality was 77.1%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points from 2023 - The water quality in major river basins such as the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers remained stable at category II for several consecutive years [3] Marine Water Quality - The proportion of coastal waters meeting Class I standards in summer was 97.7%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from 2023 - The overall quality of nearshore marine waters remained stable, with 83.7% classified as good (Class I and II) [4] Soil Environment - The overall heavy metal content in key soil risk monitoring points showed a declining trend, indicating initial control over soil pollution - The safety utilization rate of contaminated arable land reached 92% - The rate of rural domestic sewage treatment exceeded 45% [5] Natural Ecology - The Ecological Quality Index (EQI) value was 59.95, indicating a "Category II" ecological quality, reflecting rich biodiversity and high coverage of natural ecosystems - The forest coverage rate exceeded 25% [6] Noise Environment - The daytime and nighttime compliance rates for noise environment in cities at or above the prefecture level were 95.8% and 88.2% respectively, with a slight decrease in daytime compliance [7] Nuclear and Radiation Safety - No significant nuclear or radiation incidents occurred, with the annual occurrence rate of radiation accidents remaining below one per ten thousand sources - The overall radiation environment quality was good [8] Climate Change Response - The proportion of coal consumption in total energy consumption was 53.2%, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from 2023 - The share of clean energy sources in total energy consumption rose to 28.6%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points from 2023 - The cumulative transaction volume of carbon emission rights reached 630 million tons, with a total transaction value of 43.033 billion yuan [9] Solid Waste and New Pollutants Management - The construction of "waste-free cities" is being advanced, with 113+8 cities and regions accelerating the implementation of related tasks - New pollutant management initiatives are being launched in key river basins, focusing on specific pollutants and industries [10]

Group 1 - The conference on "Governance of New Pollutants and Building a Beautiful and Healthy World" was successfully held during the 2025 Conference of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, emphasizing international cooperation in environmental governance [1][2] - China aims to deepen international collaboration in the governance of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) through sharing governance experiences, promoting technological innovation, and building a rule system [1][2] - The conference featured discussions on innovative pathways for the harmless management of chemicals and waste, focusing on global compliance with the Stockholm Convention and the role of technology in environmental governance [2][3] Group 2 - The 2025 Conference of the Parties took place in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 150 countries and 2000 representatives from various international organizations participating [3] - An exhibition titled "Invisible Pollution, Tangible Action: China's Compliance Achievements and Practices" was held to showcase China's successful experiences in implementing the Stockholm Convention and improving chemical and waste management [3]