discussion keeps the world turning this is round table On this Environment Day,
China set sail on an inspiring journey to restore rivers and lakes from shore to source.
What does it take to bring a river back to life?
And how can the public ride the current of this transformation?
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Yang.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Gao Junya in the studio.
First on today's show.
June 5th isn't just World Environment Day.
It's also China's own day to reflect on and commit to ecological...
This year, the spotlight is on rivers and lakes,
with a sweeping action plan aiming to make 40% of China's waters beautiful by 2027.
But this isn't just about cleaner water.
It's about vibrant life, scenic beauty, and community participation.
So let's take a look at...
The River Protection Action Plan.
Could you help us go through it?
Yes.
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
unveiled a fresh action plan actually just the last month to protect and restore rivers and lakes across the country and based on the plan it integrates the management of water resources water environment and water ecology the plan sets the goal of completing 40 percent of the beautiful rivers and lakes initiative by 2027 achieving significant progress by 2030.