Core Insights - Beijing's ecological environment has significantly improved, with a 15% year-on-year decrease in PM2.5 concentration to 24.9 micrograms per cubic meter in the first three quarters of the year, and an increase of 18 days of good air quality, totaling 226 days [1][2] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes a green development strategy, aiming for a PM2.5 annual average concentration of 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter by 2024, reflecting a 19.7% reduction since 2020 [2] - Water quality in major drinking water sources is expected to remain at Class II, with 87.2% of rivers classified as Class I-III, an increase of 23.4 percentage points since 2020 [2] Environmental Quality Improvements - The ecological environment quality index (EI) is projected to reach 71.4 in 2024, indicating good ecological conditions and a steady improvement in ecosystem quality [5] - A total of 7,121 species have been recorded in Beijing from 2020 to 2024, with significant sightings of key protected bird species in local reservoirs [5] - The number of parks in Beijing has reached 1,100, enhancing the per capita green space and contributing to the city's identity as the "City of a Thousand Gardens" [5] Future Plans - The "15th Five-Year Plan" will focus on green development, pollution control, ecological protection, and modern governance, integrating beautiful construction into daily life for the benefit of the public [5]