The Construction of Ecological Civilization in China

Series Foreword
Contents
Contributors
1 Ecological Civilization: A New Form of Human Civilization
	1 The Motives Behind the Rise of Ecological Civilization
		1.1 Ecological Problems of Industrial Civilization
		1.2 Rethinking of China on Traditional Industrial Civilization
	2 Ecological Civilization System
		2.1 Ecological Cultural System Based on Ecological Values
		2.2 An Economic System Aimed at Integrating Industries and Ecosystems
		2.3 An Institutional Framework for Promoting Ecological Progress Guaranteed by a Modernized Governance System and Capacity
		2.4 An Objective Appraisal System Centering on Improvements in Ecological Environmental Quality
		2.5 Ecological Security System Focusing on Virtuous Cycle of Ecosystems and Effective Environmental Risk Prevention
	3 People-Centered Ecological Civilization
		3.1 The Core or Fundamental Value Standpoint of China’s Ecological Civilization Construction is the People-Centered Development Philosophy
		3.2 Insisting on People-Centered Ecological Civilization Construction with Rich Connotations
		3.3 Better Demonstrating People-Centered Development Philosophy Through Boosting High-Quality Development
	4 Principles of Ecological Civilization
		4.1 Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature
		4.2 Invaluable Assets of Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains
		4.3 Good Eco-Environment is the Most Universally Beneficial Welfare
		4.4 Upholding a Biotic Community of Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Fields, Lakes, Grasslands and Deserts
		4.5 Protecting the Eco-Environment with the Strictest Possible Regulations and Laws
		4.6 Joining Efforts in Building a Global Ecological Civilization
2 A New Road to Modernization: Modernization Ensures Harmoniousness Coexistence Between Humans and Nature
	1 A Modernization that Ensures Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature
		1.1 The Idea of Modernization that Ensures Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature
		1.2 A New Road to Modernization that Ensures Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature
	2 A Road Prioritizing Ecology and Green Development
		2.1 Constructing a High-Quality Eco-Environment
		2.2 Taking Efforts to Advance All-Round Green Transformation
		2.3 Liberating and Developing Ecological Productive Forces
	3 Upholding and Perfecting the Ecological Civilization System
		3.1 Safeguarding the New Road to Modernization with an Institutional Framework
		3.2 Setting up Multiple Pillars for the Institutional Framework for Ecological Progress
		3.3 Promoting Modernization of China’s Governance Capacity
3 The Development of Ecological Economy
	1 The Development of Ecological Economy: An Inevitable Choice
		1.1 Theoretical Explorations
		1.2 A Dilemma in Reality
		1.3 Evolving Political Consensus
	2 Making Production Cleaner
		2.1 Up-and-Downs of a Cement Factory
		2.2 For the “Blue Sky” Over Chemical Industrial Parks
		2.3 Licence System in the Textile City
	3 Making the Ecological Environment More Valuable
		3.1 Exploring the Path to Realize Ecological Value
		3.2 Dramatic Changes in Xiufanggou
		3.3 Developing Ecological Products into Brands
		3.4 A City with Beautiful Water Landscapes is Additionally, Attractive to Investors
4 Safeguarding Ecological Security
	1 Continuously Strengthening Ecological Security
		1.1 The Definition of Ecological Security
		1.2 Progress of China’s Ecological Security
	2 Drawing Strict “Redlines for Ecological Conservation”
		2.1 Drawing Ecological Conversation Red Lines Scientifically
		2.2 Building a Solid Barrier for Ecological Security
	3 Intensifying the Efforts in Eco-Environmental Conservation and Restoration
		3.1 Promoting the Protection and Restoration of Key Ecosystems
		3.2 Promoting the Restoration of Damaged Ecosystems
	4 Innovations in Biodiversity Protection
		4.1 Biological Security is Included in the National Security System
		4.2 Ensuring the Safety of Biological Habitats
		4.3 Launching Well-Planned Campaigns to Save Endangered Species
		4.4 Promoting Animal-Friendly Campaign
	5 Winning a Determined Battle to Prevent and Control Pollution
		5.1 Winning a Decisive Victory in the Campaign to Make Skies Blue Again
		5.2 Concentrating Strengths on the Campaign to Make Water Clear Again
		5.3 Solidly Deploying the Battle Against Soil Pollution
5 Optimizing the Layout of Territorial Space
	1 Territorial Space Layout Optimization, An Inevitable Result of Historical Progress
		1.1 Development of Territorial Space in the PRC
		1.2 Demands of the Times for Territorial Spatial Layout Optimization
	2 Territorial Space Layout Optimization, Targeting at Fulfilling the Chinese Dream
		2.1 Coordinated Production, Living and Ecological Territorial Spaces
		2.2 Constructing a Safe Territorial Space
		2.3 Building a Harmonious Territorial Space
		2.4 Developing a Competitive Territorial Space
		2.5 Improving the Sustainability of the Territorial Space
	3 Laying a Foundation for Sustainable Development Through Practices and Innovations in Territorial Space Layout Optimization
		3.1 Innovating the Territorial Spatial Governance System
		3.2 Improving the Development of Functional Zones
		3.3 Implementing Strategies for Territorial Spatial Layout Optimization
		3.4 Improving the Regulatory System for the Use of Territorial Space
		3.5 Strengthening the Ecological Progress Based on River Basins
6 Jointly Building a Shared Future for Humans and Nature
	1 Rich Implications of Jointly Building a Shared Future for Humans and Nature
		1.1 Interdependent Humans and Nature Sharing the Same Future
		1.2 Nature Laying Foundations for Human Society and Sustaining Development and Prosperity
		1.3 Bearing the World in Mind, Contributing to Global Development
	2 Explorations for Jointly Building a Shared Future for Humans and Nature
		2.1 Joining Hands with Other Countries to Actively Combating Climate Change
		2.2 Strengthening Regional Cooperation, Constructing a Green Belt and Road Through Consultation and Joint Contribution
		2.3 Advocating a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind and Jointly Charting the Course for Global Ecological Civilization
	3 Chinese Experience in Jointly Building a Shared Future for Humans and Nature
		3.1 Adhering to the Harmony Between Humans and Nature and Building an Ecologically Livable World
		3.2 Upholding Green and Low-Carbon Development, Building a Clean and Beautiful World
		3.3 Building an Open and Inclusive World Through Exchanges and Mutual Understanding