China’s Environment Ministry (national environmental regulator) Seeks Cybersecurity, Blockchain (distributed ledger technology) Integration in Ecological Governance

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment aims to enhance environmental governance by integrating advanced digital technologies, including blockchain, with robust cybersecurity measures.

Summary

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced plans to integrate big data, AI, and blockchain into environmental management, as reported on December 26 following its December 25 statement. The initiative will also focus on strengthening cybersecurity and information infrastructure. These technologies are already applied in the national carbon emissions trading market for comprehensive monitoring and management processes.

Terms & Concepts
  • Blockchain: A distributed ledger that records transactions across a network, enabling tamper-resistant data sharing.
  • Cybersecurity: Practices and technologies that protect networks, systems, and data from unauthorized access and attacks.
  • Ecological governance: Policies and systems for managing environmental protection and sustainability across government and society.