Civil Code (2021) — Ecological Environment Damage Liability · Yalla China
القانون المدني (2021) — المسؤولية البيئية / Civil Code (2021) — Ecological Environment Liability
Enacted: 2020-05-28 ✅ Effective: 2021-01-01
📝 Overview
The Civil Code establishes liability for environmental polluters and obliges them to restore ecological damage and compensate those affected.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Civil Code (2021) ecological environment liability provisions provide: (1) Strict liability: polluter liable for ecological damage regardless of fault; (2) Burden of proof: polluter must prove absence of liability not the victim; (3) Environmental restoration: obligated party required to restore environment to original condition; (4) Moral damages: additional compensation for those who suffered direct physical or psychological harm from pollution; (5) Class actions: permits filing class action lawsuits for widespread ecological damage.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you suffer from environmental pollution in China, you have the right to claim compensation. Document the damage with photos and medical reports, and join collective proceedings if a large number of people are affected.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026