Guarding Small Green Spaces with 'Embroidery Effort'

A commentary published by People's Forum Online argues that ecological governance should focus on micro-ecosystems such as village ditches, ponds, and street-corner green spaces. It advocates for meticulous, localized management—referred to as 'embroidery effort'—to clean, maintain, and revitalize these areas, and stresses the need for sustained public participation to ensure lasting results. The piece frames this as a concrete way to fulfill Xi Jinping's directive that ecological civilization is fundamental to the Chinese nation's enduring development.