Green symbolizes life and peace. As one of the three themes of Beijing 2008 Olympics, Green Olympics means to prepare Olympic Games in accordance with the principle of sustainable development, which calls for the protection of environment, conservation of resources and maintenance of ecological balance; to enhance city's environmental infrastructure construction through hosting Olympics, to improve ecological surroundings, to widely organize environmental communication & education ac tivities to raise public awareness and leave rich environmental heritage for both China and the world.
Strictly adhering to the great idea of Scientific Development, the Beijing Municipal Government (BMG) and Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX OLympiad (BOCOG) made a joint effor t in 2004 to continuously promote city's environment in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. Preparation work for 2008 Olympic Games was being undertaken smoothly. This annual repor t focuses on main actions taken by BOCOG and environmental progresses made by BMG in 2004. |
