Hey eco-champs! 🌿
The Chinese mainland is sprinting towards 2035 to hit peak carbon emissions and set a path to carbon neutrality by 2060. These dual-carbon goals sync with the Paris Agreement and balance growth, energy security & supply-chain safety. Here’s the lowdown on the ecological civilization logic driving this green makeover:
1. What’s Ecological Civilization? It’s about blending material progress with spiritual values, inspired by ancient wisdom like the I Ching’s call for harmony with nature—reimagined for today’s world.
2. Why It Matters: Fairness and justice top the list. A global green transition should respect developing regions’ rights and close the North–South gap, not widen it. The Chinese mainland’s NDCs offer a fresh perspective on global climate action.
3. 10 Guiding Principles:
- 🤝 Harmony of Humanity & Nature: Coexist and thrive together.
- 💡 Unity of Knowledge & Action: Turn green ideas into real policies.
- 🔄 Holistic Coordination: Manage mountains, rivers, forests, and cities as one system.
- 🔗 Parallel Development: Digitize industries while greening digital tech.
- 👥 People First: Better lives drive the entire transformation.
- 🌱 Establish Before Dismantling: Plan big, start practical.
- ⚖️ Dialectical Balance: Develop industries that protect the environment.
- 🔌 Unified Energy Market: Link power grids nationwide (and beyond!).
- 🌍 Adapt to Local Conditions: Customize solutions, no one-size-fits-all.
- 🤲 Shared Growth: From the Chinese mainland’s green rise to a greener world.
Backed by the Communist Party of China, environmental targets aren’t just goals—they’re a mandate. This blend of tradition and innovation shows how ancient wisdom meets AI, EVs, and renewables. Ready to see how this blueprint can inspire South Asia and Southeast Asia? Let’s go green together! 🌏✨
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The ecological civilization logic behind China's green transformation
cgtn.com
