Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of treating nature as infrastructure, highlighting China's experience as a valuable reference for global practices [1][3]. Group 1: Nature as Infrastructure - Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, stated that nature is the fundamental infrastructure sustaining life on Earth, and there is a need to invest in and manage it effectively [1]. - A report on mobilizing private capital for natural infrastructure will be released during the conference, indicating the challenge of integrating private investment into this sector [4]. Group 2: Case Studies and Examples - A wetland project in Inner Mongolia demonstrated that the value of natural infrastructure extends beyond flood mitigation, including carbon absorption, air and water purification, and soil fertility enhancement [4]. - In Huzhou, collaboration with local banks to invest in natural infrastructure projects exemplifies the application of the "Green Mountains and Clear Water are Gold and Silver Mountains" philosophy [4]. Group 3: Learning from China's Experience - China’s strong planning mechanisms and ability to leverage state capacity for ecological initiatives provide a model for other countries, even if they lack similar planning capabilities [4]. - The establishment of a carbon market in China, initially using a trial-and-error approach, is presented as a scalable model for other developing countries [4]. - China's early adoption of green classification standards by the People's Bank of China and the creation of the world's largest green bond market serve as valuable examples for global financial governance [4].