Ma Yong: China’s Legal Progress in Combating Waste Trafficking | China-France Month of Environment

On October 18, 2023, the 12th France-China meetings of Law and Justice Week, a seminar with the theme of "Combating Waste Trafficking" was held at the Embassy of the French Republic in China. Ma Yong, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), participated at the invitation and delivered a speech on the topic.

China was once the world's largest importer of "foreign garbage". In the process of importing large amounts of "foreign garbage", caused serious pollution to the environment and seriously threatened the health of Chinese people. In response, China has launched a long-term crackdown on waste trafficking. Based on the background, Ma Yong, Deputy Secretary-General of CBCGDF, made remarks on "China's Legal Progress in Combating Waste Trafficking". 

The speech basically can be divided into three parts: First, the basic progress and current situation of China's environmental legal system in combating illegal trafficking. Second, introduce the entire legal system in combating illegal waste trafficking in China. Last is to share some typical case studies related to the topic.

Since the implementation of the new Environmental Protection Law in 2015, China has attached great importance to environmental protection and adopted a series of effective environmental protection systems, especially administrative law enforcement measures. Starting in 2020, the three departments including the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment have carried out "two strikes" special action for four consecutive years. For example, the special action has already filed and investigated more than 2,500 environmental pollution criminal cases, and more than 4,400 criminal suspects were arrested. Besides, the organization like China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, also play a role in filing environmental public interest litigation in accordance with the new environmental protection law.

The second aspect is from the perspective of the legal system. In China, the legal system to combat waste trafficking is basically formed. According to the Constitution and relevant laws and administrative regulations as support, with the assistance of local governments in issuing and implementing local regulations, A comprehensive legal system can be formed and ensure it can be implemented effectively.

In the third aspect, Ma Yong shared three different cases in China that are related to illegal waste trafficking. 

Overall, China now attaches great importance to environmental protection, especially in combating waste trafficking. Therefore, during the process, China is also looking forward to cooperating with other countries more closely, helping each other, and sharing some successful experiences in ecological and environmental protection with the international community at the same time.


Original Link：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/gCoSODzQ3ENhak1uqrJLtg

Translator | Yujie

Checked by Samantha

Editor: Yujie


Contact: V10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

Contribution

Do you know? CBCGDF is a non-profit organization. We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunity to help us to advance biodiversity conservation. Donate TODAY to power up the movement to make it a better world for all life.

https://www.paypal.me/CBCGDFChina

http://www.cbcgdf.org/English/ConfirmDonaTion/0.html


【BAG】

1. Webpage:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2EYYJJZ8CGPLE

2. via PayPal

Donation（501C3）Paypal： intl@wbag.org 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bridging Borders for Wildlife: John E. Scanlon AO Recognized with China's Highest Honor - Chinese Government Friendship Award

Image
Congratulations to our dear friend and best teacher, John E. Scanlon AO, for honored the remarkable achievement - The Chinese Government Friendship Award!   On September 27, 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) held a prestigious ceremony in Beijing to present the Chinese Government Friendship Award. The Chinese Government Friendship Award is China's highest honor bestowed upon foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's modernization and reform and opening-up efforts. John E. Scanlon AO, an esteemed ecological conservation and sustainable development expert hailing from Australia (UK), received this distinguished award. His unwavering commitment and significant contributions to global wildlife conservation efforts, along with his deep friendship with people of China, earned him the Chinese Government Friendship Award. John E. Scanlon has dedicated his life to the protection of a
Read more

CBCGDF's Efforts in Empowering Youth in Land Restoration and Combating Desertification

Image
In the ever-evolving landscape of global challenges, fostering the active participation of young people is paramount to address complex issues effectively. Biodiversity conservation is one such challenge that requires the energy, creativity, and dedication of the youth. Here, we delve into the initiatives and measures taken by organizations to promote the engagement of young individuals in this critical cause. 1) Establishment of Youth Volunteer teams: The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) has make consistent efforts in building youth volunteers' team. Now we're honored to have welcomed thousands of youth volunteers joining us. This diverse groups includes college students, young professionals, rural youth, and international students studying abroad. To nurture their technical skills, CBCGDF offers short- or long-term internship/volunteering opportunities. For instance, during the summer of 2021, a 14-year-old high school student
Read more

Dr. FANG Jun, Secretary General of CBCGDF One Health Working Committee Leads the Construction of ESG System for the Medical Device Industry

Image
" T he First ESG &   China Medical Device Development Forum" organized by   China Association   for Medical Device Industry , Smart & Mobile Medical Branch of China Association   for Medical Device Industry and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions was held in Shenzhen   o n October 28, 2023, . The Forum   launched the construction of an ESG system for the medical device industry. At the meeting, Dr. F ANG   Jun, Secretary-General of the One Health Working Committee of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), was selected as the chief expert to lead the organization of relevant professional and academic research work on the construction of the ESG system. As the first important event for the construction of the ESG system of the medical device industry held by the "China Medical Device Industry Association ESG Task Force", this forum not only created a good atmosphere for the development of the ESG industry, but also provided a platfor
Read more