Core Viewpoint - China has made significant progress in its green transformation, with a notable reduction in coal consumption and an increase in forest coverage and renewable energy production, demonstrating a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 [1][2][3] Group 1: Carbon Reduction and Green Transition - The proportion of coal consumption in China decreased from 56.8% in 2020 to 53.2% in 2024, while non-fossil energy consumption increased from 15.9% to 19.8% during the same period [1][2] - China has established a comprehensive carbon reduction policy framework, with 31 provinces implementing their own carbon peak plans [2] - The installed capacity of renewable energy reached 2.159 billion kilowatts by mid-2023, achieving wind and solar installation targets six years ahead of schedule [2] Group 2: Green Building and Energy Efficiency - By 2024, over 97% of new urban buildings in China will be green buildings, and energy consumption in public institutions has decreased by 4% and 5.1% per capita since 2020 [3] - The energy consumption per unit of GDP is projected to decrease by 11.6% by 2024 compared to 2020, equating to a reduction of 1.1 billion tons of CO2 emissions [3] Group 3: Ecological Restoration and Protection - China has implemented 52 integrated protection and restoration projects, covering over 8.3 million hectares, and has restored approximately 1,780 kilometers of coastline [5][6] - The establishment of the largest national park system globally is underway, with 49 candidate areas and the first five parks progressing well [6] Group 4: International Cooperation and Climate Leadership - Over the past decade, China has significantly reduced the costs of wind and solar power by over 60% and 80%, respectively, and has engaged in climate cooperation with 42 countries [7] - China is actively fulfilling its international climate obligations and playing a crucial role in global climate governance [7]

Core Viewpoint - The integration of the Yangtze River Delta is a significant strategy personally planned and promoted by President Xi Jinping, with the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone serving as a crucial tool for implementing this strategy [1][3]. Group 1: Institutional Innovation and Collaboration - The demonstration zone has created replicable and promotable experiences in ecological protection and restoration, achieving a model of co-consultation, co-management, co-construction, sharing, and win-win outcomes [3][17]. - Over five years, 52 institutional innovation results have been promoted nationwide, showing significant achievements in collaborative governance, spatial planning, and green innovation development [7][17]. - A "Council + Executive Committee" governance model has been established, breaking down regional barriers and enhancing cross-regional cooperation in ecological protection [9][17]. Group 2: Spatial Planning and Land Management - The Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone's spatial planning covers an area of approximately 2,413 square kilometers, with a unified control system for land use and ecological protection [10][24]. - The overall planning aims to achieve "negative growth" in construction land, reducing the planned construction land area by 15.7 square kilometers, promoting a transformation in urban development models [10][11]. - The region has been designated as a pilot for comprehensive land remediation, ensuring no reduction in arable land while improving quality and ecological conditions [11][12]. Group 3: Ecological Restoration and Environmental Protection - The demonstration zone has implemented a unified ecological environment protection system, enhancing cross-border ecological system management, particularly in the Yuan Lake area [13][14]. - The collaborative governance of the Tai Pu River has led to significant improvements in water quality, with the river's ecological environment being restored through joint efforts [22]. - The establishment of a unified ecological environment quality assessment mechanism has addressed the challenges of fragmented governance in cross-border river basins [14][19]. Group 4: Economic Development and Innovation - The region is positioning itself as a world-class ecological and livable destination, with significant investments in high-tech industries, including Huawei's research center [15][24]. - The number of specialized and innovative enterprises has increased from 248 to 1,294 since 2019, indicating a growing vitality in innovation and development [15]. - The integration of ecological tourism and cultural resources is being leveraged to enhance economic development in the region [14][25]. Group 5: Data-Driven Governance - A unified spatial data foundation has been established to support integrated governance, enhancing decision-making and management capabilities [26][28]. - The launch of a cross-provincial "smart brain" platform facilitates data sharing and supports various sectors, including environmental protection and urban planning [27][28]. - The platform enables real-time monitoring and management of ecological indicators, contributing to the overall quality of development in the demonstration zone [28].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Province's Natural Resources Department is implementing an innovation-driven development strategy and standardization to enhance the quality of natural resource management through the establishment of a "Standard Innovation Base" for geological minerals and ecological protection and restoration [1][18]. Group 1: Standard Innovation Base Development - The Standard Innovation Base aims to promote high-quality development in the natural resources sector by integrating resources along the industrial chain and establishing an innovative alliance centered around standards [1][3]. - Since its establishment, the base has undertaken 25 standard drafting tasks and published 12 standards, creating a standard system for geological minerals and ecological protection [1][3][18]. Group 2: Pilot Projects and Standardization - The base has implemented pilot projects to summarize experiences and form guidelines, which are then converted into standards, ensuring a positive cycle of standardization that supports comprehensive advancement [3][19]. - A provincial standard for groundwater resource investigation has been successfully established, providing a model for nationwide practices [19]. Group 3: Reform Implementation - Jiangsu Province is actively implementing reforms in collective forest rights and has developed a multi-layered cadastral survey method to address historical issues in land rights registration [5][20]. - The base has created local standards for land rights surveys, resolving inconsistencies and improving the efficiency of land rights registration processes [5][20]. Group 4: Underground Space Resource Management - The province is advancing pilot projects for underground space resource surveys, developing standards for classification and management of underground resources [7][21]. - A standard for urban digital underground space data integration has been established, supporting the development of data centers and smart platforms [7][21]. Group 5: Industry Development Support - The Standard Innovation Base has analyzed the current state of geological minerals and ecological restoration, creating a clear and coordinated standard system to enhance the foresight of standard formulation [9][21]. - Standards related to selenium-rich land resource utilization have been developed, supporting the certification of over 200,000 acres of natural selenium-rich land [9][21].