First, establish the concept of ecological civilization that respects, conforms to and protects nature. This is an important ideological basis for promoting the construction of ecological civilization, which embodies the new value orientation and ecological ethics. We must abandon the way of thinking and practice that man can conquer nature, and fully consider natural conditions and the carrying capacity of resources and environment in the layout of productive forces, urbanization development and major project construction in accordance with the requirements of harmony between man and nature.

The second is to put the construction of ecological civilization in a prominent position, integrate it into all aspects and the whole process of economic construction, political construction, cultural construction and social construction, and promote the formation of a new modern pattern of harmonious development between man and nature. This is the essence and essential feature of promoting the construction of ecological civilization, and it is also an update and higher requirement for China's socialist modernization.

Third, adhere to the basic national policy of saving resources and protecting the environment, and adhere to the policy of "giving priority to saving, giving priority to protection and giving priority to natural restoration", which is the basic policy and fundamental principle for promoting the construction of ecological civilization. The formulation of various economic and social policies, the preparation of various plans and the promotion of various tasks must follow the principles and policies of this country.

Fourth, strive to promote green development, circular development and low-carbon development. This is the basic way and way to promote the construction of ecological civilization, and it is also an important task and content to change the mode of economic development.