Core Insights - The Supreme People's Court reported a decline in environmental resource cases, with over 245,000 cases accepted and approximately 219,000 concluded in 2024, marking a continuous three-year decrease [1][3] Group 1: Environmental Resource Cases - In 2024, the courts accepted over 28,000 criminal cases related to environmental resources and concluded nearly 26,000, emphasizing the enforcement of criminal policies against environmental crimes [3][4] - The civil cases related to environmental resources saw over 167,000 accepted and about 151,000 concluded, highlighting the principle of full compensation for environmental damage [3][4] - Administrative cases numbered around 50,000 accepted and over 42,000 concluded, showcasing the courts' role in supervising administrative compliance [3][4] Group 2: Environmental Protection and Judicial Measures - The courts concluded over 4,900 cases related to pollution and ecological damage, reinforcing judicial support for pollution prevention efforts [4] - A total of 6,040 cases involving illegal mining and utility contracts were adjudicated, reflecting a comprehensive approach to environmental and resource management [4] - The courts processed 26,000 cases related to deforestation and ecological destruction, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining ecosystem diversity and stability [4] Group 3: Specialized Environmental Judicial Institutions - By the end of 2024, 2,424 specialized environmental resource courts were established, with over 16,000 judges and judicial assistants dedicated to these cases [5] - The establishment of over 1,000 comprehensive ecological judicial protection bases aims to enhance systemic protection levels [5] - Collaborative efforts with various governmental bodies are underway to reform ecological damage compensation systems, providing policy guidance for judicial practices [5]