Establish first and then break - this is the principle that must be grasped for carbon reduction.
On the afternoon of March 5, General Secretary Xi Jinping participated in the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia delegation at the Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress, which opened the time for the "arrival of the delegation" for the National Two Sessions this year.
It is an important agenda for General Secretary Xi Jinping to attend the National People's Congress every year.
This year's Inner Mongolia delegation, one of the topics that the general secretary and delegates focused on is the "double carbon" work.
The general secretary shared a vivid story, expressed his sincere words, pointed out some misunderstandings in the current "double carbon" work, and urged the representatives present earnestly: "In order to have a green and clean environment, we must also ensure that we production and life are proceeding normally.”
"This is the bamboo basket to draw water, so carbon reduction must grasp the principle of establishing first and then breaking." The general secretary's words are meaningful.
On September 22, 2020, President Xi Jinping solemnly announced at the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly that "China will increase its nationally determined contribution, adopt more powerful policies and measures, and strive to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030. work towards carbon neutrality by 2060.”
Achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality is a major strategic decision made by the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core after careful consideration. It is related to the sustainable development of the Chinese nation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
my country's pressing the "carbon reduction" accelerator button will forcefully force the industrial structure and energy structure to continuously adjust and optimize, promote the rapid development of green industries, and promote a comprehensive green transformation of the economy and society.
However, in the early days of the work, there were signs of movement-style "carbon reduction" in some areas, taking unrealistic actions beyond the current stage of development.
On July 30, 2021, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting to clearly put forward the work idea of "establishing first and then breaking", requiring coordinated and orderly carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and issuing an action plan for carbon peaking before 2030 as soon as possible. , adhere to the national game of chess, correct the campaign-style "carbon reduction", establish first and then break, and resolutely curb the blind development of "two high" projects.
More than two months after this meeting, on October 24, 2021, the State Council issued the "Carbon Peaking Action Plan before 2030", focusing on the carbon peaking goal before 2030, and making overall arrangements for promoting carbon peaking.
From Shaanxi Yulin Chemical Enterprise, to Shandong Dongying Shengli Oilfield, and to Shanxi Jinzhong Thermal Power Company, the general secretary has visited energy enterprises many times in the past six months, and frequently talked about the epistemology and methodology of "dual carbon" work.
On January 24, 2022, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a collective study for the first time this year, again focusing on the theme of "double carbon".
The general secretary clearly pointed out: "To be based on my country's energy resource endowment, adhere to the establishment first, then break through, and make a comprehensive plan, the gradual withdrawal of traditional energy must be based on the safe and reliable replacement of new energy."
Three days later, on January 27, on the eve of the Spring Festival, the general secretary went to Shanxi to visit the grass-roots cadres and the masses. When inspecting the coal storage yard of the enterprise, the general secretary once again mentioned the principle of "establishing first and then breaking". Peak carbon neutralization is not something that others ask us to do, but we must do it ourselves, but this is not something that can be achieved easily. We must not wait or rush. We must respect objective laws, grasp the rhythm of the steps, and break through first. , Seek progress while maintaining stability.”
Since the "peak carbon, carbon neutral" was first written into the government work report during the National People's Congress in 2021, the "double carbon" work has been in full swing.
The 2022 government work report will continue to open up a separate paragraph to arrange this year's "double carbon" work tasks.
When participating in the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia delegation this time, the general secretary urged:
"Achieving the 'two-carbon' goal is a broad and profound change, as well as a long-term task, which must be unswervingly and scientifically and orderly advanced."
"This matter should be considered in accordance with the national layout. The 'dual carbon' target is viewed across the country, where it is reduced, where it is cleared, where it can be retained, and even where it is necessary to increase energy conservation measures. From a national perspective."
"Rich coal, poor oil and little gas are my country's national conditions, and it is difficult to fundamentally change the coal-dominated energy structure in the short term."
"To achieve the 'dual carbon' goal, we must base ourselves on the national conditions, insist on making progress while maintaining stability, and gradually realize it. We must not be divorced from reality, rush for success, engage in sports-style 'carbon reduction' and step on the 'sudden brakes'."
You have to stand first and then break, you can't break first without standing.
The general secretary stated in one sentence the stakes of "standing" and "breaking": "You can't throw away the guy who eats in your hand first, and as a result, the new guy who eats hasn't got his hands yet, that's not good."