On Wednesday, the Ministry of Natural Resources, alongside the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Forestry and Grassland Administ...
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Natural Resources, alongside the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, called for a nationwide enhancement in green development efforts. The emphasis is on integrating ecological conservation and restoration into engineering projects as standard practice.
To this end, stricter oversight of land use in construction projects will be enforced. Construction companies are mandated to ensure proper land reclamation and to meet their legal obligations for environmental restoration in the event of damage. This oversight will encompass all stages of development projects involving land, minerals, and marine resources.
Lu Lihua, an official from the Ministry of Natural Resources, highlighted the necessity of pairing construction activities with ecological restoration to reduce resource costs and promote sustainable practices. The four departments have also underscored the importance of refining construction practices in energy, transportation, and water projects to minimize land and ecological damage.
Moreover, the departments have called for enhanced supervision of mining operations, emphasizing that ecological restoration should be an integral part of the process. For marine areas and islands, developers are required to restore an equivalent length of coastline and are encouraged to complete this restoration prior to commencing construction to mitigate environmental impacts.
These measures aim to facilitate the green transformation of industries and ensure that ecological protection becomes a fundamental component of engineering projects.