In the process of collaborative governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, there are still problems such as ignoring the traction effect of carbon reduction

To achieve synergistic efficiency of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, it is necessary to strengthen the leading role of the goal of synergy in pollution reduction and carbon reduction, and also to improve the collaborative management system focusing on "carbon reduction"
.
In addition, it is necessary to optimize relevant economic policies and market means, and constantly consolidate the basic supporting role of technology and data in the synergy of pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.

Achieving the synergy of pollution reduction and carbon reduction is the main starting point for promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development
.
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission and other seven ministries and commissions have jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for Synergistic Efficiency of Pollution Reduction and Carbon Reduction", which further clarifies the need to strengthen source prevention and control, highlight key areas, optimize environmental governance, and carry out model innovation.
The design of the synergistic efficiency policy for pollution reduction and carbon reduction has been optimized and upgraded
.
This is self-evident for the realization of China's "dual carbon" goal and the promotion of ecological civilization construction
.

At present, China's energy and economic and social development are characterized by "high carbon", while the cost of synergistic governance of carbon reduction and pollution reduction is low and the benefits are high
.
The two have a good foundation for collaborative governance
.
In terms of goals, pollution reduction and carbon reduction all serve the overall layout of ecological civilization construction, and the ultimate goal is to achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature
.
The previously released "Carbon Peaking Action Plan before 2030" and "Opinions on Deepening the Battle of Pollution Prevention and Control" focus on energy, industry, and transportation
.
From the perspective of path and effect, measures and means around industrial and energy structure adjustment, energy and resource efficiency improvement, etc.
, have produced a good effect in realizing the coordinated emission reduction of carbon dioxide and pollutants
.
However, in the process of collaborative governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, there are still problems such as neglect of the traction effect of carbon reduction, imperfect system construction, deviation of local actions, etc.
, and further comprehensive measures must be taken
.

First of all, it is necessary to strengthen the leading role of the goal of synergy in pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.
We should comprehensively consider the beautiful China construction index system, green development index system, ecological civilization construction assessment index system, etc.
, and build a synergy index system covering carbon emissions, pollutant emissions, energy utilization, and synergy
.
Emphasize the fundamental status of "carbon reduction" and reasonably determine the weight of environmental goals and climate goals
.
Comprehensively carry out pollution reduction and carbon reduction synergy evaluations at different levels such as provinces, cities, counties, parks, and enterprises, so that the synergy goal plays a key guiding role
.

Secondly, it is necessary to improve the collaborative management system focusing on "carbon reduction"
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Based on China's existing ecological environment management system, we should strengthen the connection between carbon emission reduction and emission permit, zoning control, emission standards, cleaner production and other systems
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In the medium and long term, priority should be given to establishing the legal status of "carbon reduction", and an effective radiation system should be established with the total carbon emission control system as the core and supported by carbon emission standards, carbon emission permits, and carbon emission rights resource allocation and trading.
The characteristic management system of key fields and key industries
.

Thirdly, it is necessary to optimize and integrate economic policies and market measures related to pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.
Relevant tax policies such as environmental protection tax, resource tax, consumption tax, energy conservation and water conservation, and comprehensive utilization of resources should be improved to better play their role in promoting synergies in pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.
Accelerate the construction of a unified trading platform for resources and the environment across the country, study and set the weights of resource and environmental trading systems such as pollution discharge rights, energy use rights, carbon emission rights, and water rights, as well as the "conversion rate" between the subjects, and open up the conversion channels of various trading systems
.
Actively develop various carbon financial products and services, and guide financial institutions and social capital to increase their support for the coordinated governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction
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Finally, it is necessary to continuously consolidate the basic supporting role of technology and data in the synergy of pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.
The statistical monitoring system for greenhouse gas data should be established and improved in accordance with international general standards, and strive to achieve integration with the statistical monitoring of various pollutants
.
Relying on climate investment and financing pilot projects, improve the information disclosure system for coordinated verification, accounting and reporting of climate and environment
.
Focus on key areas and industries, and strengthen technical research and reserve for synergistic efficiency of pollution reduction and carbon reduction
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In the production practice, focus on the optimization of the synergistic reduction of carbon and pollutants at the process level, and formulate the demonstration and promotion catalogue of the synergistic technology of pollution reduction and carbon reduction
.