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diverse and complex. Only when the diverse and complex value relations are well
coordinated can the goal of sustainable development be achieved. In terms of the relationship between ecology and civilization, the outlook on sustainable development
believes that at the core of sustainable development is people, including both present
and future generations and both the Chinese people and all others on this planet.
To build an ecological civilization is essentially to make all people eco-conscious
and realize human value. The goal of sustainable development is to meet the everevolving needs of present and future generations for a better life, continuously protect
their ecological rights, which is an integral part of human rights, achieve ecological
justice featuring equal access to ecological goods and services, and promote free
and well-rounded development of every single person. The path towards sustainable development is to achieve balanced and coordinated development in tandem
with economic growth, improvement of the environment, and social progress across
the board. Moreover, the ultimate purpose of sustainable development is sustainable
high-quality development characterized by impressive economic growth and a sound
natural environment.