Guiyang prioritized air pollution control during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), achieving a historic leap in air quality.
A 40-minute drive from Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, takes you into a sea of lush pines, where 99 percent forest coverage ensures that every breath is filled with the refreshing scent of pine needles.
In recent years, the city of Guiyang has made significant strides in promoting its ecological civilization and accelerating its green and low-carbon development.
In July of this year, the Guiyang bureau of ecology and environment held a series of "zero-waste city" activities in communities.
In 2023, the Guiyang bureau of ecology and environment showcased the city's ecological construction and achievements at exhibitions at various locations across the country.
The Guiyang bureau of ecology and environment held the promotional meeting for zero-waste city construction on April 28, with 26 municipal departments and 14 district, county, and development zone-level governments in attendance.