In a significant move towards enhancing ecological preservation in China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and other related departments have recently issued an implementation guideline on strengthening technological innovation in the ecological environment sector to promote the construction of Beautiful China.

The document provides crucial guidance for local governments, research institutions, universities and enterprises looking to innovate in ecological technology.

One of the highlights is to create an "open and inclusive innovation environment" in the ecological environment sector. This includes establishing a coordinated ecological environment technology policy system, strengthening the leading role of enterprises in technological innovation, and building a market-oriented green technology innovation system.

It also outlines specific measures to cultivate leading enterprises in ecological technology, support companies in undertaking significant technological challenges and regional demonstration projects, and improve the market mechanism for technology application and transfer, while emphasizing international scientific cooperation in global environmental governance.

By 2035, key technologies and equipment for environmental monitoring and simulation are expected to achieve notable improvements, alongside enhanced original innovation capabilities and the transfer of scientific results. To meet these goals, five key actions have been proposed:

•Enhancement of basic research: Focusing on strengthening foundational research in ecological protection theories and principles.

•Breakthroughs in key technologies: Promoting significant projects to address critical ecological technology challenges and developing key environment restoration equipment.

•Transfer and application of technological achievements: Accelerating the application of ecological technology achievements and integrating green and low-carbon industry innovation chains.

•Optimization of innovation platforms: Improving construction of technology innovation platforms and enhancing research infrastructure.

•Talent development: Strengthening the ecological and environmental talent pool and enhancing educational efforts in environmental science.

This comprehensive approach demonstrates China's commitment to leveraging technology in the pursuit of ecological sustainability and a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.