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China's "Two Mountains" Concept Promotes Sustainable Development at UN High-Level Forum

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The People's Republic of China's State Council announced a significant event at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, marking the 80th anniversary of the UN's founding and the 20th anniversary of the "Two Mountains" theory. The China special event highlighted China's national strategy and progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a focus on the concept of "ecological civilization" and the country's remarkable achievements in promoting sustainable development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Two Mountains" concept, proposed 20 years ago, emphasizes the importance of ecological civilization and green transformation in achieving sustainable development.
  • China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, elaborated on the concept's guiding significance, highlighting its application in three areas: ecological civilization, green transformation, and global ecological governance.
  • China has achieved significant progress in promoting sustainable development, including reforming its national space planning and sustainable development practices.
  • Zhang Bing, chief planner of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, shared China's experience in promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and nature and introduced the concept of "two mountains," which provides fundamental guidelines for building a beautiful China.
  • Chinese academicians and government officials emphasized the importance of international cooperation, mutual learning, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Statistics:

  • 80 years since the founding of the United Nations.
  • 20 years since the proposal of the "Two Mountains" theory.
  • 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development held from July 14 to 23.
  • 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency
  • United Nations
  • State Council of the People's Republic of China
  • Ministry of Natural Resources of China
  • Chinese Academy of Engineering: Moganshan Geo-Information Laboratory
  • City of Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
  • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
  • Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations
  • Government of China: https://www.gov.cn/yaowen/liebiao/202507/content_7032266.htm

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