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environmental protection inspection was completed to spur local governments to
earnestly perform their environmental duties. Moreover, the National Conference
on Eco-environmental Protection proposed to establish and improve more quickly
an ecological culture system with ecological values as the norm and form a soft
restriction system for eco-protection across the society. These strict inspection and
accountability systems and the guidance of eco-cultural values have, both on the
hard and soft side, reinforced the leading officials,’ enterprises’ and social entities’
awareness of their ecological responsibilities, prompting them to shift from passive
participation to profound understanding and conscientious action.
3 Global Contributions of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization
The Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization is an incisive and concise
summary of the laws governing the man-nature relation in the new era. This open
and inclusive thought condenses the “Chinese experience” gained through long years
of ecological efforts, not only drawing out the blueprint and strategic guidance for
building a beautiful China, but also contributing the “Chinese plan” to world sustainable development. It embodies China’s mission of and responsibility for maintaining
global ecological security and facilitates the building of a community with a shared
future for mankind.
1. Xi Jinping thought on ecological civilization has awakened the global
ecological awareness
The Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization breaks the bondage of material
interests, and systematically analyzes the origin of eco-environmental problems from
the perspective of human values as well as the logical system of their mutual effects.
Being theoretically advanced, convincing and instructive on actions, it has awakened
the global awareness of eco-environmental protection and guided all people in the
world to act conscientiously and correspondingly. The concept of eco-civilization
drew global attention immediately after it was proposed. In February 2012, the 27th
Session of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing Council
passed the draft decision to promote this China-proposed concept, kicking off its
global implementation. In May 2016, the UNEP released a reported titled Green Is
Gold: The Strategies and Actions of China’s Ecological, which indicated that China’s
eco-civilization endeavours had been recognized and endorsed in the international
community and provided experience and references for other countries to deal with
economic, environmental and social challenges.
2. Xi Jinping thought on ecological civilization has enriched the global
environmental governance system
As the world’s second largest economy and a main greenhouse gas emitter, China
has taken an active part in global cooperation on environmental governance in the
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environmental protection inspection was completed to spur local governments to
earnestly perform their environmental duties. Moreover, the National Conference
on Eco-environmental Protection proposed to establish and improve more quickly
an ecological culture system with ecological values as the norm and form a soft
restriction system for eco-protection across the society. These strict inspection and
accountability systems and the guidance of eco-cultural values have, both on the
hard and soft side, reinforced the leading officials,’ enterprises’ and social entities’
awareness of their ecological responsibilities, prompting them to shift from passive
participation to profound understanding and conscientious action.
3 Global Contributions of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization
The Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization is an incisive and concise
summary of the laws governing the man-nature relation in the new era. This open
and inclusive thought condenses the “Chinese experience” gained through long years
of ecological efforts, not only drawing out the blueprint and strategic guidance for
building a beautiful China, but also contributing the “Chinese plan” to world sustainable development. It embodies China’s mission of and responsibility for maintaining
global ecological security and facilitates the building of a community with a shared
future for mankind.
1. Xi Jinping thought on ecological civilization has awakened the global
ecological awareness
The Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization breaks the bondage of material
interests, and systematically analyzes the origin of eco-environmental problems from
the perspective of human values as well as the logical system of their mutual effects.
Being theoretically advanced, convincing and instructive on actions, it has awakened
the global awareness of eco-environmental protection and guided all people in the
world to act conscientiously and correspondingly. The concept of eco-civilization
drew global attention immediately after it was proposed. In February 2012, the 27th
Session of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing Council
passed the draft decision to promote this China-proposed concept, kicking off its
global implementation. In May 2016, the UNEP released a reported titled Green Is
Gold: The Strategies and Actions of China’s Ecological, which indicated that China’s
eco-civilization endeavours had been recognized and endorsed in the international
community and provided experience and references for other countries to deal with
economic, environmental and social challenges.
2. Xi Jinping thought on ecological civilization has enriched the global
environmental governance system
As the world’s second largest economy and a main greenhouse gas emitter, China
has taken an active part in global cooperation on environmental governance in the