Scientific interpretation of notion that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” and its case study

Authors

Kai FANG, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, ChinaFollow
Chenglin LI, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Sirui ZHU, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Ling ZHU, CPPCC Huzhou Municipal Committee, Huzhou 313000, China
Wei WU, Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaFollow

Keywords

“lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”；ecological economization；economic ecologization；ecological product；Anji

Document Type

Review and Outlook on Concept "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets" at Its 20th Anniversary: Scientific Connotation, Strategic Value, and Case Study-Scientific Connotation

Abstract

The notion that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” serves as a basis of thinking for embracing ecological civilization in China’s new era. This study makes an effort to define both ecological economization and economic ecologization, identify the typologies, and elaborate on the theoretical logic of interaction between them. By proposing such a conceptual framework, the study further looks back to the practical experiences in Anji County, the birthplace of the notion, by focusing on the practical logic of the interaction between them. Finally, the study comes up with policy recommendations for the notion: establishing ecological product markets as a key platform, advancing technological innovation as a driving force, expanding local pilot practices as examples, and creating the synergies of policies as a system.

First page

1189

Last Page

1199

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

FANG, Kai; LI, Chenglin; ZHU, Sirui; ZHU, Ling; and WU, Wei (2024) "Scientific interpretation of notion that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” and its case study," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 40 : Iss. 7 , Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3724/j.issn.1000-3045.20250603004
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol40/iss7/6