Beijing prepares for green Olympics

Beijing has stepped up a notch in fulfilling its promise to host a green and sustainable Winter Olympics in 2022 by launching a special advisory body to support the efforts.

The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced the formation of a sustainability advisory committee on Friday to facilitate the development of sustainable economy and eco-environment improvement riding on the momentum of the Games.

The Committee consists of three senior advisers and 23 members from colleges, research institutions and government departments related to environment, construction, finance and urban planning.