On March 30th, Wang Zhibin, Director of the Science and Finance Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, stated at a regular press conference that in the next step, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to increase support for the research and development of artificial intelligence related technologies in the field of ecological environment, accelerate the construction of an integrated intelligent perception network for sky, earth, and sea, and a cross media composite pollution control simulator, fully unleash the application efficiency of "artificial intelligence+" ecological environment, and continuously improve the modernization level of the ecological environment governance system and governance capacity. For example, I have a laser radar system at hand that weighs only one kilogram, is convenient and portable, can measure distances up to 70 meters, and can complete the collection of 400 square meters of surface vegetation data in 10 minutes. It is like a CT scan of vegetation, which can accurately monitor a series of data such as tree height, crown width, and breast height diameter of vegetation, eliminating the tedious process of manual measurement and greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of investigation and monitoring. ”The products showcased by Wang Zhibin at the meeting are a vivid portrayal of the application of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence in the field of ecological environment in recent years. The reporter learned from the meeting that in recent years, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has taken digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing as an important lever to actively improve the modernization level of the ecological environment governance system and governance capacity, and has also carried out some preliminary work. For example, relying on major national science and technology projects, more than 90 projects including high-throughput automated intelligent monitoring technology have been deployed, involving research on new technologies such as artificial intelligence, supporting multiple application scenarios in the field of ecological environment, with a focus on 'monitoring' and 'supervision'. ”Wang Zhibin introduced that in terms of monitoring, artificial intelligence technology is gradually being deeply embedded in ecological environment monitoring and has achieved business applications; In terms of regulation, the application of artificial intelligence technology has greatly enhanced the ability of off-site law enforcement. In recent years, significant achievements have been made in empowering ecological environment governance with technology. During the 14th Five Year Plan period, China has continuously increased investment in scientific and technological innovation in the field of ecological environment, and has achieved a series of key breakthroughs. Wang Zhibin stated that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, as the main responsible unit, has undertaken three key projects including the national key research and development plan "Comprehensive Management of Atmospheric, Soil, and Groundwater Pollution", "Protection and Restoration of Typical Fragile Ecosystems", and "Key Technologies and Equipment for Circular Economy", and has launched the implementation of the National Science and Technology Major Project for Comprehensive Environmental Management in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region. These projects have achieved a series of key breakthroughs, which not only support more precise and scientific pollution prevention and control, but also enhance the sense of achievement of the people in improving the ecological environment. To do a good job in ecological environment technology work, we also need to promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. At the meeting, Wang Zhibin clearly answered the question of how to achieve deep integration with the idea of "controlling both ends and letting go of the middle". The term 'two ends' here refers to technology in the front-end, industry in the back-end, and enterprises in the middle. ”Wang Zhibin stated that in terms of front-end technological innovation, efforts will be made to deepen the reform of scientific research management, promote a change in the thinking of "results first, then transformation", and enable innovation to target industrial and national strategic needs from the source, truly achieving integrated planning, deployment, and promotion of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Stimulating innovation vitality in the intermediate links, enterprises are the junction of innovation chain and industrial chain, supporting more enterprises to propose technological needs, undertake research and development tasks, participate in project acceptance, further strengthen the direct application of achievements, promote green and low-carbon development of enterprises, and form new quality production capacity. ”Wang Zhibin said that in terms of industrial innovation in the backend, we adhere to the combination of "proactive government" and "efficient market", strengthen policy and financial support, and help cultivate environmental protection industries with core competitiveness. Previously, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with 15 departments, issued the "Implementation Opinions on Strengthening Scientific and Technological Innovation in the Field of Ecological Environment to Promote the Construction of a Beautiful China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), which strengthened the guidance and support for scientific and technological development in the field of ecological environment from the perspective of strengthening top-level design, and further promoted the intelligent new stage of ecological environment governance. Looking towards the future, Wang Zhibin revealed that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment is organizing the preparation of the "15th Five Year Plan" for ecological environment technology innovation. According to the relevant arrangements of the "Opinions", it is planned to focus on refining and deploying more than 20 key tasks and more than 80 priority directions, including the treatment technology of multi-component cross medium systems for air pollutants during the "15th Five Year Plan" period. During the 15th Five Year Plan period, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to strengthen the leadership of scientific and technological innovation, focus on multi factor collaborative governance, integration of new technologies, and other directions, promote the transformation of more scientific and technological achievements into the governance efficiency of the ecological environment, use scientific and technological strength to safeguard green mountains and rivers, and inject stronger impetus into the construction of a beautiful China. ”Wang Zhibin said. (New Society)