Core Points - Beijing has established a pioneering GEP-R (Ecosystem Regulation Service Value) and GDP exchange compensation mechanism, requiring districts that fail to meet annual GEP-R targets to "purchase" GEP-R values from those that exceed their targets [3][6] - The implementation of this mechanism began this year, with seven ecological conservation districts benefiting from compensation through this exchange [3][6] - A series of laws and policies have been introduced to support ecological protection and green development, including the "Beijing Ecological Conservation District Protection and Green Development Regulations" [3][4] Mechanism and Support - Beijing has developed a comprehensive ecological compensation mechanism that provides financial support for ecological conservation and green development in ecological conservation districts [4] - A cross-regional ecological compensation mechanism has been established to protect important water sources, such as the Miyun Reservoir and Guanting Reservoir, incentivizing various stakeholders to engage in ecological protection [4] - The city has introduced an ecological product value realization mechanism, addressing challenges in measurement, transaction, monetization, and collateralization of ecological products [4] Measurement and Standards - Beijing has formulated local standards for GEP (Ecosystem Product Total Value) accounting and has completed provincial-level accounting, providing a scientific method for quantifying ecological value [5] - The GEP-R accounting scheme has been developed, allowing for a continuous five-year assessment of GEP-R, making ecological value visible and usable [5] - The city has released the first local standard for ecological product value (VEP) accounting, facilitating clear valuation of regional ecological products [5] Project Implementation - The Xiwangping Village project in Mentougou District serves as the first VEP case, attracting social capital and exploring a sustainable path for ecological product value realization [5] - The project allows villagers to participate in operations and profit sharing by investing in ecological assets, promoting both environmental protection and income generation [5] Economic Impact - The GEP-R and GDP exchange compensation mechanism allows districts to share economic development results, with the aim of enhancing overall ecological and economic benefits [6] - Beijing is actively constructing an ecological product certification system to enhance the value of ecological products, ensuring quality and safety throughout the production process [6] - The average disposable income for rural residents in Beijing is projected to reach nearly 40,000 yuan by 2024, with the urban-rural income ratio decreasing from 2.51:1 in 2020 to 2.32:1 in 2024 [6]