Topic: china

ADVISORY: Press Teleconference on Doha Climate Talks

Full audio recording of WRI’s press call below:

With the U.S. elections just completed and the Doha climate talks fast approaching, this is an important moment to consider where progress can be made on international action to address climate change.

The full audio of the press call is available below.

As China’s government prepares for a leadership change in November, many people are wondering what this will mean for key issues, including energy and climate.

A global initiative to advance the progress of building environmentally sustainable and livable cities in China, India, and Brazil.

2011/2012 was a transition period as WRI said goodbye to President Jonathan Lash and welcomed new President Andrew Steer. With ample wind in our sails from 18 years of Jonathan’s leadership, the Institute’s accomplishments—many captured in this report—reflect both the strength and versatility he instilled in the organization.

“Energy and GHG reporting scheme for enterprises” refers to a series of policies, regulations, and measures of data collection and calculation related to energy consumption and GHG emissions that aim to support government decision-making on energy management and low-carbon development. After examining both domestic and international policies and practices, this working paper recommends a three-step policy roadmap to develop an enterprise Energy and GHG reporting scheme in China’s Guangdong Province. Read more

The Open Climate Network (OCN) is an independent, international partnership that tracks and reports on the progress of key countries on climate change. OCN analysis is prepared by partners around the world covering climate finance, mitigation policy, and clean technology.

Dr. Xiaomei Tan Appointed as Deputy Director for WRI’s China Office

In this testimony, Senior Associate Sarah Forbes describes the state of China’s shale gas industry; governmental policies that will drive its future development in China; the implications of U.S.-China business-to-business partnerships and government-to-government cooperation; and how shale gas development in China and the United States changes the global dynamics of energy security.

RELEASE: WRI Hosts Chinese Delegation Tour on Low-Carbon Development

WRI-NDRC Sign MOU for Cooperation on Sustainable Cities

The story of the Chinese wind power industry is remarkable. From a small number of demonstration projects at the beginning of the century, the Chinese wind power market has grown to become the world’s largest. At the end of 2010, it overtook the United States to become the leader in terms of cumulative installed capacity. Even though China used to import 80% of its wind energy equipment, domestic manufacturing has exploded since 2006 and now supplies more than 70% of the domestic market. In 2010, China’s wind power market attracted investments of RMB 89 billion (US$14 billion) and employed over 150,000 people.

Five-Year Pledge of $12.5 Million Will Focus on Key Urban Centers in China, India and Brazil

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) launched two new standards today in Beijing, China

Initiative to provide unprecedented level of water risk information for business and government

Partnership Aims to Develop Innovative Solutions for Sustainable, Low-Carbon Business

Working with nations to achieve the twin goals of robust economic growth and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.