"Since 1978, Chinas economy has experienced significant renewal and development as a result of reform and opening up. In an attempt to serve as a resource and guide for the creation of a beautiful China, this book reviews the history of ecological conservation and environmental protection in China starting in 1978, summarizes the lessons learned from that experience, and analyzes the current obstacles and challenges. This volume covers a wide range of topics related to environmental protection and ecological conservation in China, such as planning, policies, the rule of law, conservation of water resources, pollution prevention and control, land development and ecological red line, sustainable development, renewable energy, green consumption, circular economy, climate change, and the building of an ecological civilization. The authors are all leading researchers in the field of ecological conservation and environmental protection, known for their long-term and in-depth theoretical and practical research, and all with a profound understanding of Chinas economic and social reality"-- Provided by publisher.