Core Viewpoint - The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China emphasizes the need to improve a diversified ecological compensation mechanism, which is crucial for integrating ecological protection with economic and social development [1] Policy Evolution of Diversified Ecological Compensation - Over the years, China's ecological compensation system has evolved from a single model to a diversified collaborative approach, starting with the 2016 framework established by the State Council [2] - The 2021 joint document from the Central Committee and State Council detailed the "diversified development direction," promoting collaboration in key areas like forests and wetlands [2] - The 2022 guidelines focused on market-driven compensation, facilitating market transactions for ecological products and green finance [2] - The 2024 implementation of the Ecological Protection Compensation Regulations formalizes the legal status of the diversified compensation model [2][3] Practical Carriers of Diversified Ecological Compensation - The diversified nature of ecological compensation can be explored through four core dimensions: - Collaborative participation from multiple stakeholders, including central and local governments, market entities, and the public [4] - Integration of various funding sources, moving away from reliance on single fiscal inputs [4] - Combination of different compensation methods tailored to regional ecological characteristics [4] - Support from diverse policies to create a sustainable development mechanism [5] Development Bottlenecks of Diversified Ecological Compensation - Current challenges include insufficient market vitality, with low participation of social capital leading to a reliance on fiscal support [7] - Ineffective value transformation due to a lack of systematic design in compensation methods [7] - Delayed establishment of collaborative mechanisms among diverse stakeholders, resulting in unclear responsibilities and low efficiency [7] - Inadequate standardization and refinement of supporting systems, leading to inconsistent compensation standards and monitoring [7] Strategies for Breaking Through Bottlenecks - Expanding market-based funding channels by activating market vitality and creating a multi-source funding system [8] - Innovating compensation methods to shift from "financial support" to "industrial development" [9] - Establishing a clear and efficient collaborative mechanism among stakeholders, including cross-regional governance [9] - Enhancing supporting institutional frameworks with differentiated compensation standards and unified ecological benefit accounting [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the successful integration of ecological protection and economic development in Qingshan Village, showcasing how environmental restoration can lead to sustainable income generation for local residents [5][12]. Ecological Restoration - Qingshan Village underwent significant ecological restoration starting in 2015, with the establishment of the "Shan Shui Fund" to manage land use and cut pollution sources, resulting in improved water quality in Longwu Reservoir [7][8]. - The village stopped using chemical fertilizers, leading to a notable enhancement in the water quality of Longwu Reservoir, which is now clear enough to reflect human images [6][8]. Rural Development - The improved ecological environment attracted over 110 new residents from various creative fields, leading to the establishment of nearly 60 institutions and an annual visitor count of around 100,000 [9][10]. - The "Natural Good Neighbor" initiative encourages villagers to operate eco-friendly businesses, with over 60 households participating, generating annual contributions of 50,000 to 100,000 yuan for ecological protection projects [10][11]. Shared Prosperity - The establishment of the Huanghu Town Strong Village Company in 2023 aims to enhance rural development through international perspectives and modern governance, extending Qingshan Village's economic activities across the region [12][13]. - The "Shan Shui Fund" model has attracted nearly 300 million yuan in social capital for rural development, promoting a sustainable development mechanism that benefits both the environment and local communities [11][14].