Judicial Network, Green Transition, and Clean Energy Push

A drone photo from June 2025 shows volunteers cleaning a riverbank in Zunhua City, China.

China established the world's largest environmental judicial network in 2024, coinciding with World Environment Day. The SPC formed a comprehensive system, creating this network and developing a legal framework for areas like watershed governance.

In 2024, courts accepted over 245,000 environmental cases, with over 219,000 concluded, marking a third consecutive year of decline. Public security and procuratorates are also combating environmental crimes, with thousands of cases investigated and arrests made.

China's strengthened law enforcement has driven environmental progress. The country is also advancing its low-carbon transition. China has the fastest energy intensity reduction and improved air quality. It leads in afforestation and renewable energy development.

China contributes significantly to the global green transition, with green energy projects in over 100 countries. It provides most of the world's photovoltaic components and wind power equipment, lowering costs.

China's 2024 environmental report highlighted clean energy consumption, which increased. Wuhan achieved carbon neutrality during Environment Day activities.