A draft environmental code is under review by China's legislature, set to become the country's second formal code. It integrates ten existing environmental protection laws, incorporating principles from related areas.
The draft includes provisions on climate change, carbon neutrality, and low-carbon development, laying the groundwork for future legislation. It mandates government monitoring of greenhouse gases and climate systems.
This code systematically integrates and enhances existing laws, aiming to improve the environmental protection framework. It emphasizes integrated protection of ecosystems and addresses problems hindering development.
Compiling the code reflects China's people-centered development philosophy, responding to public demand for a sound environment. It addresses ongoing environmental challenges.
The draft is guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and China's achievements in environmental protection. It builds upon a comprehensive legislative framework established since 2012.
6 Comments
Barachiel
While I appreciate the ambition, I'm skeptical about how effective it will be considering the government's priorities with industrial growth.
paracelsus
Promises on climate change are hollow without verifiable reductions in pollution. Show me the numbers, don't just tell me the goals.
Barachiel
Ecosystem protection? What about the industries that benefit from destroying them? Conflicts of interest are a big problem.
paracelsus
Carbon neutrality goals? Seems unlikely considering their massive coal consumption. This is mostly for show.
Barachiel
Sounds like more centralized control under the guise of environmentalism. I have my doubts about transparency and real public input.
paracelsus
Sounds good on paper, but past performance suggests this might be more talk than action. Enforcement is key.