Beijing, January 12 (Chinanews.com) On January 11, the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of a Beautiful China" (hereinafter referred to as the Opinions) was released, containing 33 articles. In the coming period, the construction of a beautiful China will usher in new initiatives and goals.

What is the background of the issuance of the opinions, what are the key tasks, and what signals are released?

Total pollutant and carbon emissions remain high

The opinions propose that on the new journey, the construction of a beautiful China must be placed in a prominent position in the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation.

What is the background of the issuance of the opinions? In response to reporters' questions, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said that at present, China's economic and social development has entered a stage of high-quality development that accelerates greening and low-carbonization. The construction of ecological civilization is still in a critical period of superimposed pressure and heavy burdens. The structural, root and trend pressures of ecological environmental protection have not been fundamentally alleviated. The national conditions of high resource pressure, limited environmental capacity and fragile ecosystem have not changed. The endogenous driving force of the green transformation of economic and social development is insufficient. The foundation for the steady improvement of ecological environmental quality is not solid. The total amount of pollutants and carbon emissions is still high. The trend of ecosystem degradation in some regions has not been fundamentally reversed. The task of building a beautiful China is still arduous.

To embark on a new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, it is necessary to maintain the strategic determination to strengthen the construction of ecological civilization, unswervingly follow the path of civilized development with developed production, affluent life and good ecology, and build a beautiful home with blue sky, green land and clear water.

By 2035, the goal of a beautiful China will be basically achieved

The person in charge said that the opinions put forward the main goals, major tasks and major reform measures for the construction of a beautiful China by 2027 and 2035.

In terms of the main goals, the three time nodes are anchored:

--By 2027, green and low-carbon development will be further promoted, the total amount of major pollutant emissions will continue to decrease, the quality of the ecological environment will continue to improve, the pattern of land space development and protection will be optimized, the ecosystem service function will be continuously enhanced, the urban and rural living environment will be significantly improved, the national ecological security will be effectively guaranteed, the ecological environment governance system will be more sound, a number of practical models will be formed, and the construction of a beautiful China will achieve remarkable results.

--By 2035, a green production and lifestyle will be widely formed, carbon emissions will be stable and declining after reaching the peak, the ecological environment will be fundamentally improved, a new pattern of land space development and protection will be fully formed, the stability and sustainability of ecosystem diversity will be significantly improved, the national ecological security will be more stable, the modernization of the ecological environment governance system and governance capacity will be basically achieved, and the goal of a beautiful China will be basically achieved.

--Looking forward to the middle of this century, ecological civilization will be comprehensively improved, green development methods and lifestyles will be fully formed, deep decarbonization will be achieved in key areas, the ecological environment will be healthy and beautiful, the modernization of the ecological environment governance system and governance capacity will be fully realized, and a beautiful China will be fully built.

What are the highlights of the seven key tasks?

The opinions put forward seven key tasks, including accelerating the green transformation of development mode, continuously and deeply advancing pollution prevention and control, improving the stability and sustainability of ecosystem diversity, maintaining the bottom line of safety in building a beautiful China, creating a demonstration model for building a beautiful China, launching a national action for building a beautiful China, and improving the guarantee system for building a beautiful China.

--Strive to achieve carbon peak before 2030

The opinions put forward that carbon peak and carbon neutrality should be actively and steadily promoted. Carbon peak actions should be implemented in a planned and step-by-step manner, striving to achieve carbon peak before 2030, laying the foundation for striving to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. By 2035, the proportion of non-fossil energy in total energy consumption will be further increased, and a more effective, more dynamic and more internationally influential carbon market will be established.

--By 2027, the proportion of new energy vehicles in new cars will strive to reach 45%

In terms of coordinating and promoting green and low-carbon development in key areas, the opinions propose to vigorously promote the upgrading of traditional industrial processes, technologies and equipment, achieve green and low-carbon transformation, and implement clean production level improvement projects. By 2027, the proportion of new energy vehicles in new cars will strive to reach 45%, old diesel locomotives will be basically eliminated, and the port container rail-water transport volume will maintain a rapid growth; by 2035, the proportion of railway freight turnover in the total turnover will reach about 25%.

--Study and formulate the next stage of motor vehicle emission standards

The opinions propose to continue to fight the battle to protect the blue sky. High-quality promotion of ultra-low emission transformation of key industries such as steel, cement, and coking and coal-fired boilers. Adopt measures such as clean energy and centralized heating substitution according to local conditions, and continue to promote pollution control of scattered coal, coal-fired boilers, and industrial furnaces. Key areas continue to implement total coal consumption control. Study and formulate the next stage of motor vehicle emission standards, carry out research on the new stage of oil quality standards, and strengthen joint supervision and law enforcement by departments.

--By 2027, the completion rate of beautiful rivers, lakes and bays will reach about 40%

The opinion proposes to continue to fight the battle to protect clear water. Coordinate the management of water resources, water environment and water ecology, deepen the protection and management of major rivers such as the Yangtze River and the Yellow River and important lakes, and optimize and adjust the water function zoning and management system. By 2027, the proportion of excellent surface water quality and near-shore waters in China will reach about 90% and 83% respectively, and the completion rate of beautiful rivers, lakes and bays will reach about 40%; by 2035, beautiful rivers, lakes and bays with "harmony between people and water" will be basically completed.

--Strictly control environmental risks in key areas of groundwater pollution prevention and control

In terms of continuing to fight the battle for clean land, the opinions propose to conduct a survey and evaluation of groundwater pollution in China, strengthen the environmental protection of groundwater drinking water sources, and strictly control environmental risks in key areas of groundwater pollution prevention and control. We will fight the tough battle of agricultural and rural pollution control. By 2027, the safe utilization rate of polluted cultivated land will reach more than 94%, and the safe utilization of construction land will be effectively guaranteed; by 2035, the proportion of Class I-IV water at national groundwater control points will reach more than 80%, and soil environmental risks will be fully controlled.

--Limit excessive packaging of goods and manage plastic pollution throughout the entire chain

In terms of strengthening the management of solid waste and new pollutants, the opinions propose to accelerate the construction of "zero-waste cities", continue to promote new pollutant management actions, and promote the realization of "zero waste" and healthy environment in urban and rural areas. Strengthen comprehensive management of solid waste, limit excessive packaging of goods, and manage plastic pollution throughout the entire chain. Deepen the work of completely banning the entry of "foreign garbage" and strictly prevent all forms of solid waste smuggling and disguised import. By 2027, the proportion of "zero-waste city" construction will reach 60%, and the intensity of solid waste generation will be significantly reduced; by 2035, "zero-waste city" construction will achieve full coverage, and the eastern provinces will take the lead in building "zero-waste cities" across the board, and the environmental risks of new pollutants will be effectively controlled.

-- Strengthen marine radiation environment monitoring and research in waters under China's jurisdiction

In terms of ensuring nuclear and radiation safety, the opinion proposes to strengthen the coordinating role of the national nuclear safety coordination mechanism, build a strict nuclear safety responsibility system, comprehensively improve nuclear safety supervision capabilities, build a modern nuclear safety supervision system that is compatible with the development of China's nuclear industry, and promote high-quality development of nuclear safety. Strengthen marine radiation environment monitoring and research in waters under China's jurisdiction, and enhance risk early warning monitoring and emergency response capabilities. (End)

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