This article gives a brief account of the meaning, characteristics and origin of
ecological civilization, an analysis of the positive impacts of
ecological civilization construction on low-carbon economy, and proposes specific recommendations for constructing
ecological civilization to develop low-carbon economy in China: compile “Planning Outline” and “Implementation Plan”, increase the publicity of education on
ecological civilization concept, strengthen discussion on
ecological civilization problems, establish government-enterprise cooperative platform, supporting systems of green technology and financial services to support
ecological civilization construction, incorporate
ecological civilization indicator into the performance evaluation of government departments, strengthen
ecological civilization legislation.
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