Approaches to realizing the value of ecological products from the perspective of sus-tainable ecology
Ecological product value realization is a product of the transition from industrial civilization to ecological civilization,em-bodying the critical practice of the concept that'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.'However,in China,the explo-ration and theoretical research on ecological product value have predominantly focused on value transformation,overlooking the aspect of sustainable realization.This oversight has resulted in unsustainable trends in areas such as conceptual understanding,conservation and restoration,industry development,inter-departmental collaboration,and value sharing.Sustainable ecology plays a pivotal role in realizing the value of ecological products by addressing the conflicts between human socio-economic activities and natural ecosystems and by exploring feasible paths for their coordinated development.This study,based on the three-dimensional evaluation system of sus-tainable ecology,which includes development,coordination,and sustainability,adopts a combination of text analysis and case study methods.The study also constructed a theoretical framework that integrates the intrinsic logic of the society-economy-nature complex ecosystem and comprehensively considers the three key elements of quality,dynamics,and equity.This framework places particular em-phasis on the entire process of ecological product value realization,adhering to three fundamental principles:at the front,it closely aligns with the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)to ensure synchronization with the global sustainable devel-opment agenda;at the middle,it respects regional diversity and integrates local practices with the transformation of ecological product value;and at the end,it achieves equitable value sharing,connecting with a sustainable and fair social system to ensure intergeneration-al equity.To promote the sustainable realization of ecological product value,this article proposes foundational ideas from the perspec-tive of sustainable ecology,focusing on three dimensions:deeply excavating dynamic elements to support healthy development,focusing on quality elements to mobilize multi-party coordination,and considering equity elements to ensure intergenerational balance.These strategies provide a scientific basis for promoting the sustainable realization of ecological product value,advancing the construction of ecological civilization,and achieving a modernization of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
sustainable ecologycomplex ecosystemecological productvalue realizationSustainable Development Goals(SDGs)