“低碳、和谐、可持续发展城市”的理念是2010上海世博园建设的三大主题,而“绿色”则是贯穿其中的核心元素。在《中国2010年上海世博会环境报告》的前言中这样说道:“……通过在世博园区规划、建设、运营和后续利用的全过程中,积极倡导可持续发展理念,大量采用太阳能光伏发电、江水源/地源热泵、冰蓄冷技术、半导体照明、雨水回用、新能源汽车等环保节能 The philosophy of ”Low Carbon, Harmonious and Sustainable Development“ is the three major themes for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, while ”Green“ is the core element running through it. In the preface of ”Environmental Report of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China“, we say: ”...... Through actively promoting the concept of sustainable development in the whole process of planning, construction, operation and follow-up of the World Expo Site, a large number of solar photovoltaic power generation, Water source / ground source heat pump, ice storage technology, semiconductor lighting, rainwater reuse, new energy vehicles and other environmental protection and energy saving