Core Points - Tianjin has achieved a continuous decline in both soil erosion area and intensity for six consecutive years, with a reported soil erosion area of 172.84 square kilometers in 2024, a reduction of 5.15 square kilometers from the previous year [1] - The city has reached a water and soil conservation rate of 98.55% in 2024, ahead of the 2025 target, indicating a positive trend in soil erosion prevention efforts [1] Group 1: Water and Soil Conservation Efforts - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Tianjin has implemented various projects such as the Beijing-Tianjin sand source management and ecological comprehensive management of the Yanshan Mountains, resulting in a cumulative soil erosion control area of 21.18 square kilometers [2] - The city has completed the construction of 66 ecological clean small watersheds, enhancing the agricultural irrigation system in the Jizhou mountainous area and improving water retention and soil conservation capabilities [2] Group 2: Economic and Environmental Impact - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the soil erosion control projects have increased annual water retention by over 1.26 million tons, with annual increases in crop yields of over 1.15 million kilograms and fruit yields of over 180,000 kilograms, generating direct economic benefits of 3.77 million yuan [2] - The Tianjin water authority has enforced strict regulations on soil conservation, identifying and addressing 384 illegal projects during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, achieving a 100% enforcement rate [2]

一场特殊的交易签约仪式日前在宁夏回族自治区水利厅举行，石嘴山、灵武、同心等7个市、县 （区）的村集体与12家企业签约，交易涉及7个小流域的12宗水土保持生态产品，交易总金额1240万 元。这些水土保持生态产品价值转化收益将主要用于当地生态治理、村集体发展和村民分红。 这是继去年9月12日宁夏完成黄河流域水土保持项目碳汇交易第一单后，继续探索"绿水青山就是金 山银山"转化路径的一项重大创新成果。 参与本次交易的12宗生态产品，涵盖种植、畜牧、旅游康养、休闲游憩、宜居环境等业态，直接交 易金额和撬动社会资本达7620万元，呈现出交易数量多、范围广、种类全、金额大、机制新等特点。 2025年，宁夏选取7个市、县（区）各1条典型小流域，开展水土保持生态产品价值转化试点探索， 围绕物质供给、调节服务、文化旅游3方面23个指标，开展水土保持生态产品价值核算、数据复核、成 果完善等工作。此举旨在破解"生态产品难度量、难抵押、难交易、难变现"问题。下一步，宁夏将系统 谋划部署，整沟、整村、整乡一体推进水土流失治理。通过生态清洁小流域建设，推动小流域综合治理 与农业产能提升、乡村特色产业培育、人居环境改善等深度融合，持续增强生 ...

Core Insights - The signing ceremony for the value transformation of ecological products for soil and water conservation was held in Yinchuan, involving 7 counties and 12 enterprises, with a total transaction amount of 12.4 million yuan [1] - The transformation revenue will primarily be used for local ecological governance, village collective development, and villager dividends [1] - The transaction has also leveraged social capital of 63.8 million yuan for local ecological and enterprise production facility construction [1] Group 1 - The 12 ecological products involved in the transaction cover 5 cities and 7 counties, encompassing various sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, and leisure, with a total direct transaction amount and leveraged social capital reaching 76.2 million yuan [1] - The characteristics of the transaction include a large number of products, wide range, diverse types, significant amounts, and innovative mechanisms [1] - Over recent years, Ningxia has made comprehensive progress in soil and water loss management, reducing the area of soil erosion from 39,600 square kilometers in the 1980s to 14,800 square kilometers, a decrease of 62.6% [1] Group 2 - In 2025, Ningxia's water conservancy department will select typical small watersheds in 7 counties to conduct pilot explorations for the value transformation of ecological products, focusing on 23 indicators across material supply, regulation services, and cultural tourism [2] - The work will include unified accounting of ecological product values, data verification, and result improvement on a county and watershed basis [2]

Core Insights - A special transaction signing ceremony took place in Ningxia, involving village collectives from seven cities and counties signing agreements with twelve enterprises for the trading of twelve ecological products related to water and soil conservation, with a total transaction amount of 12.4 million yuan [1] - This initiative follows the first carbon credit transaction in the Yellow River basin completed in September last year, continuing the exploration of the transformation path of "green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver" [1] - The twelve ecological products cover various sectors including agriculture, livestock, tourism, and environmental improvement, with direct transaction amounts and leveraged social capital reaching 76.2 million yuan, showcasing a wide range of transactions in terms of quantity, scope, and types [1] Future Plans - Ningxia plans to systematically deploy and promote comprehensive governance of soil erosion through integrated management at the level of entire valleys, villages, and towns [2] - The construction of ecological clean small watersheds will be promoted to enhance the integration of comprehensive watershed management with agricultural productivity, development of rural specialty industries, and improvement of living environments, thereby continuously increasing the supply capacity and value transformation efficiency of ecological products [2]

Group 1 - The signing ceremony for the value transformation of ecological products related to soil and water conservation in Ningxia took place, resulting in cooperation between village collectives from seven cities/counties and twelve enterprises, generating a total of 12.4 million yuan in ecological product monetization and leveraging 63.8 million yuan in social capital [1] - This transaction is a significant innovation following the first carbon credit transaction in the Yellow River Basin last September, reflecting the exploration of the path from "green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets" to practical economic benefits [1] - The transaction showcases a wide range of characteristics, including a large number of transactions, extensive coverage, diverse types, significant amounts, and new mechanisms, highlighting the multifaceted value of ecological products [1] Group 2 - The transaction includes various industries such as agriculture, livestock, tourism, and environmental services, indicating a comprehensive approach to ecological product value realization [1] - The Ningxia Water Resources Department has initiated pilot projects to implement a mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products, focusing on key aspects such as rights confirmation, assessment, pricing, trading, and distribution [1] - The ecological conservation efforts in Ningxia have led to a significant reduction in soil erosion area from 39,600 square kilometers in the 1980s to 14,800 square kilometers, a decrease of 62.6%, and an increase in soil conservation rate to 77.72% [2]

Core Viewpoint - Soil and water conservation is fundamental for river protection and management, with significant progress made in recent years in China, particularly during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [2][10]. Group 1: Achievements in Soil and Water Conservation - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China has added 281,700 square kilometers of soil erosion control area [2]. - In the Yellow River basin, the area of soil erosion has decreased from 234,200 square kilometers in 2020 to 218,800 square kilometers in 2024 [4]. - By the end of 2024, the Three-North region will have treated 30,900 square kilometers of soil erosion, with new sediment interception capacity of 687 million tons from check dams [4]. Group 2: Specific Regional Efforts - The Danjiangkou Reservoir area, a key water source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has seen 6,306 square kilometers of soil erosion treated, establishing a technical route for small watershed management [6]. - In the Northeast black soil region, 33,000 erosion gullies have been treated, and 2,119 ecological clean small watersheds have been constructed [8]. Group 3: Water Quality and Economic Impact - The water quality in Danjiangkou Reservoir has consistently met Class II surface water standards, with over 73 billion cubic meters of water supplied to the north over the past decade [8]. - Local initiatives have conducted over 60 transactions related to ecological product transformation in small watersheds, amounting to nearly 3 billion yuan [8]. Group 4: Future Goals and Management Improvements - By the end of 2024, the soil and water conservation rate is expected to increase to 72.83%, supporting high-quality water resource development and ensuring water security in China [10].

Group 1 - Soil and water conservation is fundamental for river protection and management, with 281,700 square kilometers of new soil erosion control area added since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - In the Yellow River basin, the Ministry of Water Resources has collaborated with the National Development and Reform Commission to implement sediment dam construction and slope farmland management, resulting in a decrease in soil erosion area in the Loess Plateau from 234,200 square kilometers in 2020 to 218,800 square kilometers by 2024 [1] - The Danjiangkou Reservoir area has seen soil erosion control covering 6,306 square kilometers, with water quality consistently meeting Class II surface water standards, delivering over 73 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions over the past decade [1] Group 2 - In the Northeast black soil region, the Ministry of Water Resources has initiated the trading of new cultivated land indicators for erosion gully management, with 33,000 gullies treated and 2,119 ecological clean small watersheds constructed by the end of 2024 [2] - The Ministry has accelerated the transformation of ecological products from soil and water conservation, with over 60 transactions in local small watersheds amounting to nearly 3 billion yuan [2] - The soil and water conservation rate is expected to increase to 72.83% by the end of 2024, providing strong support for high-quality water resources development and ensuring water security in China [2]

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the successful implementation of innovative ecological product transactions and financing models in Guangxi, showcasing a practical approach to integrating ecological protection with economic development [1][2][3]. Group 1: Ecological Product Transactions - The first national ecological product transaction for a construction project was executed, involving a 10-year contract for the ecological product rights of the Pingtong Canal (Ling County section) with a transaction value of 1.84784 million yuan [1]. - The transaction follows the principle of "who invests, who benefits; who owns, who benefits," allowing the project construction unit and local village committees to share in the profits, which will be used for soil erosion control and infrastructure improvements [1]. Group 2: Financing and Development Projects - The first WOD model financing project was signed, with a green loan of 550 million yuan granted to Lingchuan Yongle Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd. for the Huangsha River ecological product value realization and watershed protection development [2]. - This project is part of a pilot initiative launched in March, covering five watersheds in cities like Guilin and Wuzhou, aiming to create a sustainable cycle of "protection—transformation—feedback" [2]. Group 3: Government and Institutional Support - The Ministry of Water Resources praised Guangxi's innovative reforms in resource utilization and ecological construction, encouraging further experience sharing and deepening reforms [2]. - The Guangxi Water Resources Department reported a water conservation rate of 84.69%, with continuous decreases in both the area and intensity of soil erosion over the past seven years [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the ongoing efforts in soil and water conservation in the province, focusing on the integration of ecological construction with financial support and various industries [1][2] - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the province has constructed 102 ecological clean small watersheds, managing a total area of 5,314 square kilometers of soil erosion, with the soil conservation rate increasing from 84.97% to 86.55%, surpassing the national average by 13.72 percentage points [1] - The province has completed 8 transactions of ecological product value conversion in cities such as Zibo, Weifang, Qingdao, Tai'an, and Heze, with a total transaction amount of 15.4 million yuan [1] Group 2 - There are still over 20,000 square kilometers of soil erosion area that require management, indicating a heavy ongoing task for soil erosion prevention [2] - The province plans to enhance the prevention and supervision of human-induced soil erosion through various engineering projects, aiming to improve the quality and efficiency of management [2] - The province aims to establish a closed-loop operation mechanism for realizing the ecological value of soil and water conservation, ensuring that by 2025 and 2030, the soil conservation rates will reach 86.77% and 89.42%, respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - The central ecological environment protection inspection team has identified significant issues in soil and water conservation in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, highlighting the urgent need for improved governance and implementation of conservation measures [1][2][4]. Group 1: Current Issues - Yulin City has not implemented soil and water conservation plans in 11 out of 12 counties, leading to a lack of clear objectives for the 14th Five-Year Plan [2]. - As of the end of 2024, the area of soil erosion control in Dingbian County and Suide County was only 54% and 68% of the targets set by the provincial government [2]. - The construction and maintenance of sediment retention dams are lagging, with only 42%, 54%, and 63% of the targets for dam construction, hazard mitigation, and old dam upgrades completed, respectively [4]. Group 2: Violations and Governance - There are significant violations of the Soil and Water Conservation Law, with companies failing to implement approved erosion control measures, leading to severe soil erosion [6][9]. - The local government has been found to inadequately manage sediment retention dams, resulting in loss of functionality due to neglect and illegal dumping of waste [6][9]. - The inspection team noted a lack of awareness and proactive measures from local authorities regarding the importance of soil and water conservation, leading to frequent erosion issues [9].