This is an open access book.

CCICED has been woven into the fabric of Chinäs environmental development for the past 30 years¿the length of an entire generation. It is also consistent with the most rapid modernization shift of the nation¿s economy¿environment relationship. This report provides insights into how CCICED operates and its success stories. It also presents a general picture of how changes of China in environmental development have taken place. CCICED at 30 is therefore a helpful account for future directions of sustainable environment.