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2. Launching special plans for the reform of the system for developing an
ecological civilization in an ongoing, orderly manner
In the future, the design and formulation of a special plan for the reform of the system
for developing an ecological civilization should pay attention to the following five
aspects. First, the plan should be corrective and original. In particular, it should
be corrective and original enough for the times and the problems it is targeting, to
be revolutionary in the strict terms. Second, the plan should be authoritative and
effective. Particular attention should be paid to the issuer and the actual effect of
the plan, and plans with poor authority and effectiveness should be avoided. Third,
the systematicity and alignment between plans, especially the alignment of similar
plans in terms of orientation, goals, and measures, to avoid the absence of key plans,
overlapping between plans, inconsistent orientations or conflicting goals. Fourth, the
logical relationship between and timing sequence of the plans, especially to the causeand-effect relationship, upstream and downstream relationship, main contradictions
and main aspects of contradictions, general and special aspects, and time relevance.
Fifth, the structural and hierarchical nature of the plan, especially those determined by
the Master Plan for Reform of the System for Developing an Ecological Civilization
to avoid dislocation and reversion of the hierarchy.
3. Continuing to increase the effective supply of incentives for ecological
conservation
To promote ecological progress, on the one hand, we must continue to strengthen
the “reverse restraint” mechanism, and on the other hand, vigorously strengthen the
“positive incentive” mechanism. The key is to establish and promote a mechanism for
cashing in the “invaluable assets” of “lucid waters and lush mountains,” including an
accounting system that highlights the value of natural resource assets, an evaluation
system that highlights ecological protection and its importance, a pricing mechanism that is more conscious about resources, environment and ecological costs, and
an ecological compensation mechanism that stresses more the value of ecosystem
products and services. The priority is to establish a sound compensation mechanism
and market mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products and services.
4. Integrating special plans for the reform of the system for developing an
ecological civilization when necessary and appropriately
Making use of the ongoing institutional reform, to address the lack of coordination
and synergy across sectors and departments for the reform of the system for developing an ecological civilization, we should further sort out, consolidate, improve
and summarize existing reforms, and give full play to the institutions’ guiding and
motivating role. It is recommended that ministerial/commission-level policies and
measures should be introduced in accordance with relevant timetables and roadmaps
for governments in provinces (municipalities, autonomous regions) to strictly follow.
S. Gu
2. Launching special plans for the reform of the system for developing an
ecological civilization in an ongoing, orderly manner
In the future, the design and formulation of a special plan for the reform of the system
for developing an ecological civilization should pay attention to the following five
aspects. First, the plan should be corrective and original. In particular, it should
be corrective and original enough for the times and the problems it is targeting, to
be revolutionary in the strict terms. Second, the plan should be authoritative and
effective. Particular attention should be paid to the issuer and the actual effect of
the plan, and plans with poor authority and effectiveness should be avoided. Third,
the systematicity and alignment between plans, especially the alignment of similar
plans in terms of orientation, goals, and measures, to avoid the absence of key plans,
overlapping between plans, inconsistent orientations or conflicting goals. Fourth, the
logical relationship between and timing sequence of the plans, especially to the causeand-effect relationship, upstream and downstream relationship, main contradictions
and main aspects of contradictions, general and special aspects, and time relevance.
Fifth, the structural and hierarchical nature of the plan, especially those determined by
the Master Plan for Reform of the System for Developing an Ecological Civilization
to avoid dislocation and reversion of the hierarchy.
3. Continuing to increase the effective supply of incentives for ecological
conservation
To promote ecological progress, on the one hand, we must continue to strengthen
the “reverse restraint” mechanism, and on the other hand, vigorously strengthen the
“positive incentive” mechanism. The key is to establish and promote a mechanism for
cashing in the “invaluable assets” of “lucid waters and lush mountains,” including an
accounting system that highlights the value of natural resource assets, an evaluation
system that highlights ecological protection and its importance, a pricing mechanism that is more conscious about resources, environment and ecological costs, and
an ecological compensation mechanism that stresses more the value of ecosystem
products and services. The priority is to establish a sound compensation mechanism
and market mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products and services.
4. Integrating special plans for the reform of the system for developing an
ecological civilization when necessary and appropriately
Making use of the ongoing institutional reform, to address the lack of coordination
and synergy across sectors and departments for the reform of the system for developing an ecological civilization, we should further sort out, consolidate, improve
and summarize existing reforms, and give full play to the institutions’ guiding and
motivating role. It is recommended that ministerial/commission-level policies and
measures should be introduced in accordance with relevant timetables and roadmaps
for governments in provinces (municipalities, autonomous regions) to strictly follow.