Highlights of China’s landmark Ecological and Environmental Code

Unified Legal Framework: Comprising 1,242 articles across five distinct parts, the Code transitions China from a system of fragmented, issue-specific regulations to a centralized legal framework.Repeal and Consolidation: The Code incorporates and replaces 10 major foundational environmental statutes—including the Environmental Protection Law, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, and Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law.Structure and Scope: Organized into five core segments: General Principles, Pollution Control, Ecological Protection, Green and Low-Carbon Development, and Legal