Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, published a signed article in the "Study Times" entitled "Comprehensively Strengthening Ecological Environmental Protection and Writing a New Chapter in the Cons

General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech comprehensively summarized the world-renowned achievements in the construction of China's ecological civilization in the new era with the "four major changes". We must profoundly grasp its great significance, earnestly enhance our sense of responsibility and mission, and shoulder the heavy responsibilities entrusted by history and the times with a spirit of striving for progress.

The "Four Major Changes" are a vivid demonstration of the historical, turning and overall changes in the construction of ecological civilization in the new era. The "Four Major Transformations" systematically demonstrate the great practice of ecological civilization construction in the new era from three dimensions: theory and practice, history and reality, and domestic and international. In the past ten years, China's ecological environment quality has improved significantly, becoming the country with the fastest improvement in air quality in the world, and the proportion of surface water is close to the level of developed countries; it has created a huge miracle of green development, with an average annual energy consumption growth rate of 3% to support an average annual economic growth rate of more than 6%; promoted the conclusion, signing, entry into force and implementation of the Paris Agreement, successfully hosted the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) as the chair, and promoted the achievement of the "Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" has contributed China's wisdom and strength to global environmental governance. We must maintain the confidence and determination to win, continue to move forward courageously in the direction guided by General Secretary Xi Jinping, and promote the construction of ecological civilization to continuously achieve new and greater achievements.

The "four major transformations" are a high degree of condensation of theoretical innovation, institutional innovation and practical innovation of ecological civilization in the new era. Among them, from key rectification to system governance, it is a change of method and strategy, emphasizing adhering to the problem orientation and following the system concept. From passive response to active action, it is a change in concept and responsibility, highlighting historical initiative, accurately recognizing changes, responding scientifically, and actively seeking changes. From a participant in global environmental governance to a leader, it is a change in the pattern of vision, which is not only based on the strength of major countries, but also derived from the responsibility of major countries. The transition from practical exploration to scientific theory guidance is a change in ideology and theory, and this is a fundamental change in guiding the realization of other major changes. The "four major changes" are not only interrelated and complementary, but also promote and complement each other, and contain rich dialectical ideas and profound philosophies, which will surely guide us to make new contributions to the construction of a beautiful China on the new journey of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.

The "Four Major Transformations" are the practical proof of the truth and practical power of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's ecological civilization construction has made great achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, and the construction of a beautiful China has taken a major step. These achievements are fundamentally due to the fact that General Secretary Xi Jinping is at the helm as the core of the CPC Central Committee and the core of the whole party, and that Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, is scientifically guided. The "four major changes" further demonstrate the decisive significance of the "two establishments". On the new journey, we must more consciously enhance the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", and achieve "two maintenances".

General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech creatively put forward the "five major relationships" that need to be handled in the new journey to promote the construction of ecological civilization. This is both a practical summary and a theoretical summary, containing a wealth of values and methodologies. We must firmly grasp its rich connotation and practical requirements, adhere to and make good use of the Marxist positions, viewpoints and methods that run through it, and consciously use it to transform the subjective world and promote the construction of ecological civilization.

Correctly handle the relationship between high-quality development and high-level protection. This is the position of the leader of the general manager. High-level protection is an important support for high-quality development and reflects the requirements of high-quality development. High-quality development reflects the effectiveness of high-level protection, and development without green environmental protection is not in line with the new development concept, let alone high quality. We must deeply grasp the dialectical unity relationship between the two, firmly establish the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, unswervingly follow the path of ecological priority and green development, and constantly shape new momentum and new advantages for development through high-level environmental protection, continue to enhance the potential and stamina of development, and support high-quality development with a high-quality ecological environment.

Correctly handle the relationship between key tackling and collaborative governance. The indivisibility of the ecological environment and the plurality of related elements determine that the governance of the ecological environment must adhere to the system concept and collaborative governance, not only to grasp the main contradictions and the main aspects of the contradictions, to promote the overall work with key breakthroughs, but also to pay attention to overall planning and coordinated advancement, and constantly enhance the systematic, holistic and collaborative nature of the work. This is the deepening application of the system concept in the practice of ecological civilization construction, and it is also the concrete embodiment of the idea of key breakthroughs and comprehensive promotion. It is necessary to take effective measures to address outstanding ecological and environmental problems, coordinate efforts to promote carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion and growth, and take multiple measures to comprehensively promote the construction of ecological civilization.

Correctly handle the relationship between natural and artificial restoration. The natural ecosystem is an organic life organism, which has its own objective laws of development and evolution, and has the ability of self-regulation, self-purification and self-restoration. In the practice of dealing with the relationship between man and nature, it is necessary not only to respect nature, conform to nature, give nature enough time and space to recuperate, but also give full play to people's subjective initiative, take scientific and reasonable artificial restoration measures, and accelerate the process of ecosystem restoration. To promote the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands and sands, it is necessary to follow the laws of nature, comprehensively use natural restoration and artificial restoration, and implement policies according to local conditions and time conditions, and strive to find the best solution for ecological protection and restoration.

Correctly handle the relationship between external constraints and endogenous dynamics. This embodies the dialectical unity relationship in which external and internal causes are interrelated and mutually transformed. Internal causes are the source of power for the development of things, external factors are the necessary conditions for the development of things, and external factors play a role in the development of things through internal factors. In the construction of ecological civilization, it is inseparable from strong external constraints, and it is also necessary to stimulate the endogenous power of the whole society to jointly care for the ecological environment. We must persist in protecting the ecological environment with the strictest system and the strictest rule of law, so that the system can become an untouchable high-voltage line. At the same time, we will continue to innovate systems and mechanisms to benefit protectors and contributors, make green and low-carbon lifestyles become customary, and transform the construction of a beautiful China into a conscious action of all people.

Correctly handle the relationship between the "dual carbon" commitment and independent action. This reflects the unity of stability and progress, emphasizing that the goals and tasks of carbon peak and carbon neutrality that we have committed to are unequivocal, our attitude and determination are unwavering, and our actions and strategies are proactive and prudent. Achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality is a major strategic decision made by the CPC Central Committee after careful consideration in coordinating the overall domestic and international situations, and is an inherent requirement for implementing the new development concept, building a new development pattern, and promoting high-quality development. At the same time, the path and method, rhythm and intensity of achieving the "dual carbon" goal should and must be decided by ourselves, and must not be influenced by others. We must be based on the actual national conditions, adhere to the principle of establishing first and then breaking through, seeking progress while maintaining stability, and gradually realize, actively participate in global climate governance, and strive for strategic initiative and an international environment favorable to China.

General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech systematically deployed the major task of comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China. This is a major strategic arrangement to implement the decisions and arrangements of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and aim at the goal of building a beautiful China in the next five years and by 2035. We must plan and promote the construction of a beautiful China with a higher position, a wider vision and greater efforts, and strive to write a new chapter in the construction of ecological civilization in the new era.

Fight the tough battle of pollution prevention and control in depth. Maintain the intensity, extend the depth, broaden the breadth, take the improvement of the quality of the ecological environment as the core, continue to fight the battle of blue sky, clear water and pure land, take fine particulate matter control as the main direction, strengthen the coordinated control of multiple pollutants and regional pollution, coordinate the promotion of water resources, water environment and water ecological governance, strengthen soil pollution risk control, strengthen the comprehensive treatment of solid waste and new pollutants, and promote pollution prevention and control in key areas, important areas, New breakthroughs have been made in key indicators, several beautiful landmark battles have been fought with higher standards, and the people's sense of gain, happiness and security in the ecological environment has been continuously improved.

We will continue to promote green, low-carbon, and high-quality development. Adhere to green and low-carbon development as a fundamental policy to solve ecological and environmental problems, and accelerate the formation of a spatial pattern, industrial structure, production mode, and lifestyle that conserves resources and protects the environment. Fully implement the requirements for zoning and control of the ecological environment, and resolutely curb the blind launch of "two highs and one low" projects. Improve economic policies for green and low-carbon development, promote the research and development, promotion and application of green and low-carbon technologies, and promote the healthy development of environmental protection industries and environmental service industries. Carry forward the concept of ecological civilization and make a green and low-carbon lifestyle a good social trend.

Focus on improving the quality and stability of the ecosystem. Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands and sands, promote the implementation of major projects for the protection and restoration of important ecosystems, and improve the construction of the nature reserve system. Strengthen ecological supervision of ecological protection redlines, carry out evaluation of the effectiveness of ecological protection and restoration, and increase the supervision and investigation of ecological damage. We have implemented a number of major biodiversity conservation projects, and actively led the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Carry out the demonstration and creation of ecological civilization, and strive to create a beautiful Chinese demonstration model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

Actively and steadily promote carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Implement the "1+N" policy system for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and plan to implement the carbon peaking action step by step. Strengthen the clean and efficient use of coal, and build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system. Promote the "dual control" of energy consumption and gradually shift to the "dual control" of carbon emissions. Improve the carbon emission market trading system, and improve relevant trading rules and accounting standards。 Promote synergies in pollution reduction and carbon reduction, and carry out multi-field and multi-level collaborative innovation pilots. Actively participate in global governance on climate change.

Build a solid foundation for the construction of ecological security in a beautiful China. Implement the overall national security concept, normalize the management and control of ecological and environmental risks, and improve the national ecological security risk assessment, monitoring and early warning, emergency response and disposal capabilities. Strengthen biosecurity management to prevent and control the encroachment of alien species. Strengthen the investigation and risk prevention and control of environmental hazards in key areas such as "one waste, one warehouse, one product and one heavy", guide local governments to properly handle environmental emergencies, and continue to promote environmental emergency response capacity-building. Adhere to the concept of rational, coordinated and progressive nuclear safety, strictly supervise nuclear and radiation safety, strengthen scientific and technological innovation in nuclear safety, and ensure that nuclear and radiation safety is foolproof.

Accelerate the improvement of the modern environmental governance system. Continue to promote the establishment of the rule of law for the ecological environment, promote the formulation and revision of laws and regulations in key areas, and fully implement the pollutant discharge permit system. Deepen the reform of the vertical management system for monitoring, supervision and law enforcement of ecological and environmental institutions below the provincial level, and improve the ability of grassroots ecological and environmental departments to perform their duties. Strengthen fiscal, tax, financial, price and other policy support, and further promote the ecological environment-oriented development model. Implement major actions for scientific and technological innovation in the ecological environment, and deepen the application of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence. Accelerate the establishment of a modern ecological environment monitoring system and improve the efficiency of ecological and environmental supervision.

General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that building a beautiful China is an important goal of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, and it is necessary to uphold and strengthen the party's overall leadership. This profoundly illustrates the extreme importance of the party's leadership to the construction of ecological civilization and a beautiful China. We must give full play to the political advantages of the party's leadership, continuously enhance political judgment, political comprehension, and political execution, and resolutely shoulder the political responsibility for the construction of ecological civilization.

The party's leadership is the fundamental guarantee for the construction of ecological civilization. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has put the construction of ecological civilization in a prominent position in the overall work, and has made all-round efforts in terms of ideology, law, system, organization and style to strengthen the construction of ecological civilization in all directions, regions and processes. The great practice of the new era proves that the leadership of the Party is the fundamental guarantee for the continuous development of ecological civilization. We must always put the party's leadership throughout all aspects and the whole process of ecological civilization construction, implement the decisions and arrangements of the party central committee to the letter, and comprehensively promote the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature with the construction of a beautiful China.

The party's leadership is fundamental to coping with risks and challenges. The fundamental guarantee for us to cope with all risks and challenges and overcome all difficulties and obstacles is to uphold the party's leadership. At present, China's economic and social development has entered a high-quality development stage of accelerating greening and low-carbonization, and the construction of ecological civilization is still in a critical period of superimposed pressure and heavy burden, and the structural, root cause and trend pressure of ecological environmental protection has not been fundamentally alleviated. From an international point of view, the world is chaotic and intertwined, the changes in a century are accelerating, the external environment is unstable, uncertain and unpredictable has become the norm, the politicization trend of global ecological and environmental issues has increased, and the task of coping with the international game in the field of ecological environment is arduous. In the face of the new journey, new situation and new challenges, we must unswervingly adhere to and strengthen the party's overall leadership, maintain strategic sobriety, enhance the spirit of struggle, actively respond to various risks and challenges, and constantly lead the construction of ecological civilization in the new era to achieve new progress.

Resolutely implement the major political responsibility for the construction of ecological civilization. The construction of ecological civilization is a major political issue related to the mission and purpose of the Party and a major social issue related to people's livelihood and well-being. It is necessary to strictly implement the "party and government have the same responsibility" and "one post has two responsibilities" for ecological environmental protection, and conscientiously implement the list of responsibilities of the ecological civilization construction department. Establish and improve the implementation system and implementation mechanism for the construction of a beautiful China, and organize and carry out effectiveness evaluation. Continue to play the role of the central ecological and environmental protection inspector as a sword, and promote the implementation of major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee. Strengthen law enforcement and supervision, and investigate and deal with environmental pollution and ecological damage in accordance with the law. Strive to build a politically strong, high-skilled, hard-working, and responsible ecological and environmental protection team, and resolutely be a good guardian of the ecological environment.

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