CHONGQING, China, July 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a transformative effort to
champion green development along the Yangtze River Economic
Belt, Chongqing in southwest
China has emerged as a model city,
embracing its "upstream responsibility" with tangible environmental
and economic initiatives.
The foundation for Chongqing's
green development was laid in January
2016, when President Xi Jinping convened a symposium in the
city to discuss the advancement of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
President Xi emphasized the paramount importance of ecological
restoration over unchecked development, advocating for collective
protection of the river's ecosystem.
Crucial to Chongqing's green
development is its commitment to water conservation and quality.
Yulin River, a primary tributary on
the left bank of the Yangtze River, is a testament to this effort.
Alex of iChongqing reported the joint process of water treatment,
including river patrolling, monitoring, law enforcement, and
ecological restoration.
The results speak for themselves: since 2017, the water quality
in Chongqing's segment of the
Yangtze has consistently met Class II standards, with 100% of water
quality monitored at 74 national checkpoints deemed excellent.
Chongqing's collaborative
governance with neighboring Sichuan has also been pivotal. The
establishment of the first inter-provincial joint river chief
office and the implementation of horizontal ecological compensation
mechanisms have fostered cooperative management of the Yangtze and
its tributaries. This innovative approach has improved water
quality and biodiversity, with the water quality compliance rate at
cross-boundary sections reaching 100%.
As an old industrial base, Chongqing is leveraging its strengths to
foster new industrialization and green development. A total of 200
green factories, 5 green supply chain management companies, 20
green parks and 24 near-zero carbon park pilots have been newly
built in the city, and the comprehensive utilization rate of bulk
industrial solid waste has stabilized at more than 70%.
The city's digital transformation is enhancing its ecological
governance. From smart river management systems to the "Eco
Chongqing" digital platform, the integration of AI and big data is
revolutionizing environmental monitoring and response. The system's
real-time data collection and analysis capabilities have
significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of
pollution control measures.
Chongqing's commitment to green
development and ecological preservation is not just a regional
effort but a significant contribution to China's broader goals of sustainable
development and environmental protection. It sets a precedent for
other regions within the Yangtze River Economic Belt and
beyond.
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