Core Insights - The Yangtze River Ecological Environment Protection and Restoration Joint Research Center has developed over 200 key technologies and equipment since its establishment, providing more than 1,800 technical solutions to 66 cities along the river [1][2] - Compared to non-stationed cities, the improvement in water quality in stationed cities is 18.3% higher in 2024 than in 2018 [1] - The center has established a comprehensive technical system for phosphorus pollution control and a full-chain technical system for water ecological investigation, assessment, and restoration [2] Group 1 - The Yangtze Center has gathered 305 research institutions and over 5,000 researchers to address ecological issues in the Yangtze River basin [2] - The center has created the largest ecological environment scientific data center and smart decision-making platform in the Yangtze River basin [2] - The ecological environment protection efforts have entered a new stage of "initial recovery" and "strengthening," but challenges remain, such as the health of small watersheds and uncertainties due to global climate change [2][3] Group 2 - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment plans to deepen technological breakthroughs during the 14th Five-Year Plan period to consolidate ecological governance achievements [3] - There is a focus on addressing issues like comprehensive management of small watersheds and pollution prevention during flood seasons [3] - The establishment of the Yangtze Ecological Environment Scientific Observation Research Network aims to support ecological protection efforts through advanced technologies like artificial intelligence [3]