When China made the fifth amendment to the current Constitution, "ecological civilization" was officially written into the Constitution. Ecological civilization is a new stage in the development of human civilization, that is, the form of civilization after industrial civilization; Ecological civilization is the sum of material and spiritual achievements achieved by human beings following the objective law of the harmonious development of man, nature and society. Ecological civilization is a social form with the basic purpose of harmonious coexistence, virtuous circle, all-round development and sustainable prosperity between man and nature, man and man, man and society. According to relevant laws, the state protects and improves the living environment and ecological environment, and prevents and controls pollution and other public hazards. The State organizes and encourages afforestation and forest protection.
Legal basis
Article 26 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China The state protects and improves the living environment and ecological environment, and prevents and controls pollution and other public hazards. The State organizes and encourages afforestation and forest protection.