The National Expert Committee on Ecological Environmental Protection was established in Beijing

On July 18, the National Committee of Experts on Ecological Environmental Protection (hereinafter referred to as the Special Committee) was established in Beijing. Li Ganjie, Director of the Special Committee and Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, attended the establishment and delivered a speech. He emphasized that Xi Jinping's thought of ecological civilization should be thoroughly implemented, the special committee's decision-making support role should be effectively played, and collective efforts should be made to promote the construction of a beautiful China.

On behalf of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Li Ganjie warmly congratulated all the elected members of the Special Committee. He pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Party, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has placed ecological civilization construction and ecological environmental protection in a prominent position in governing the country. Facing the new tasks and tasks in the new era, and constantly making new progress and achievements in advancing the cause of ecological and environmental protection, it is necessary to concentrate all aspects of wisdom and gather the broadest forces, and it requires active participation and advice from high-level experts and scholars in more fields. The establishment of a special committee is an important measure to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, an important measure to promote the battle of pollution prevention and control, an important measure to coordinate the promotion of high-quality economic development and high-level protection of the ecological environment, and to promote the field of ecological environment An important measure to modernize the national governance system and governance capabilities.

Li Ganjie emphasized that the special committee should base itself on the new era and new situation, grasp the new situation and new requirements, and provide high-level decision support for the promotion of ecological and environmental protection. To be a "think tank" to help the construction of ecological civilization and promote the development of ecological and environmental protection, serve the overall situation, make suggestions, and do a good job of demonstrating the key issues of ecological environment and important decision-making. To be a "leader" to promote strategic and holistic research, give full play to the professional advantages of the members, and actively participate in the mid- and long-term ecological environmental protection strategy for beautiful China, ecological environmental protection ideas and key measures during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, etc. the study. To be an “observer” that reflects the situation at the grass-roots level and builds a social action system, conducts in-depth special surveys on the hotspots, difficulties, and key issues of ecological environmental protection at the grass-roots level, fully reflects the actual situation at the grass-roots level in the evaluation, evaluation, and suggestions, and promotes common Participate in ecological environment protection. To be a “fusion agent” for cross-disciplinary communication and cross-disciplinary innovation, give full play to the role of the members ’decision-making information sources and channels, realize the collision of ideas, exchanges and sharing in various fields, and propose a forward-looking, macroscopic, and theoretical ecological environmental protection Ideas, opinions and suggestions. To be an “evangelist” who promotes environmental protection and leads positive public opinion, gathers positive energy internally, creates a good atmosphere for ecological civilization construction and ecological environmental protection; tells Chinese stories well, and promotes international exchanges and mutual learning.

Li Ganjie pointed out that serving as a member of the Special Committee is both an honor and a responsibility, and hopes that all members will effectively shoulder their responsibilities and missions. It is necessary to speak clearly about politics, enhance the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", and achieve the "two maintenances". Be a good example of in-depth study and implementation of the propaganda of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thoughts. jobs. It is necessary to have a big picture in mind, from the perspective of the country's overall interests and long-term interests, to brainstorm ideas and make suggestions, promote the construction of a large pattern of ecological and environmental protection, promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities in the field of ecological environment, and promote the realization of the goal of beautiful China. It is necessary to develop high-end strategies based on demand, focus on combating pollution control, solving outstanding ecological and environmental problems, improving the quality of the ecological environment, and promoting high-quality economic development, contribute insights, and promote the continuous innovation of ecological and environmental protection with high-quality consulting services. To understand the truth and tell the truth, go deep into the grassroots and the field, find problems, reflect the truth, adhere to principles, dare to tell the truth, practice good style, be honest and self-discipline, demonstrate by example, support, guide and drive the creation of an iron army for ecological environmental protection.

At the founding event, Li Ganjie issued a letter of appointment for the members of the special committee.

Zhao Yingmin, deputy director of the special committee and vice minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, presided over the establishment and explained the establishment and working rules of the special committee.

Liu Yanhua and He Kebin, deputy directors of the Special Committee, and Yu Keping, members of the Special Committee, made speeches respectively.

The members of the special committee, the departments of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the main responsible comrades of the Environmental Planning Institute participated in the establishment activities.