Foreword
Chapter I History, problems and challenges for ecological civilization
The start of environmental protection in the People’s Republic of China (1949–1978)
Environmental protection as a basic national policy and development of environmental protection (1978–1992)
Implementing the sustainable development strategy (1992–2002)
Constructing a resource-conserving and environmentally-friendly society (2002–2012)
Construction of an ecological civilization progressing to a new stage in the new era (2012 to now)
Problems and challenges for the construction of an ecological civilization
Chapter II New thoughts and new philosophy on ecological civilization
Upholding the principle of harmony between man and nature
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
A sound ecological environment is the most inclusive benefits to the people’s well-being
Mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes and grasslands are a shared community of life
Protecting the environment requires the best institutional arrangements and the strictest rule of law
Working together on global ecological conservation
Chapter III Promoting the development of green, low-carbon and circular economy
Adhering to the green, low-carbon path to development
Constructing a green, low-carbon industrial system
Utilization of clean coal and development of renewable energy
Promoting the development of circular economy
Construction of low-carbon cities and industrial parks
Green finance fuels development of green, low-carbon economy
Development of carbon capture, utilization and storage and the construction of carbon emissions trading markets
Chapter IV Fresh air, lucid waters, and clean lands
Building a beautiful China with blue skies, white clouds and fresh air
Building a beautiful China with lucid waters and green river banks
Building a beautiful China with less solid wastes and clean soil
Chapter V Promoting ecological restoration and protection
Implementing ecological restoration projects
Strengthening the construction of nature reserves and national parks
Promoting the red-line demarcation work for ecological protection
Strengthening the biodiversity protection
Chapter VI Taking part in global ecological and environmental governance
Participating and promoting the global climate governance
Promoting the construction of a green Belt and Road
Concluding remarks
