Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment emphasizes the importance of advancing the national carbon market construction in China, as outlined in the recent guidelines issued by the Central Committee and the State Council, focusing on green and low-carbon transformation [1] Group 1: National Carbon Market Development - The construction of a mandatory carbon market will be accelerated, with plans to gradually expand market coverage and implement total quota control [1] - The voluntary carbon market will be actively developed, including the establishment of a comprehensive methodology system and the expansion of certified voluntary emission reduction applications [1] - Efforts will be made to enhance market vitality by increasing the scale and diversity of trading entities and products, alongside strengthening trading supervision [1] Group 2: Data Management and Quality Control - There will be a focus on comprehensive management of data quality, including the improvement of accounting, reporting, and verification systems [1] - The management of the annual key emission unit directory will be strengthened to enhance corporate carbon emission accounting capabilities [1] Group 3: Regulatory and Technical Oversight - The regulation of third-party technical service institutions will be reinforced, including the management of verification agencies within the mandatory carbon market [1] - A credit management system for technical service institutions will be explored, along with the establishment of post-evaluation systems [1] Group 4: International Cooperation - The carbon market will enhance international exchanges and cooperation, promoting mutual recognition of technologies, methods, standards, and data to contribute to a fair and cooperative global climate governance system [1]