This working paper examines efforts made by China—the world’s largest
gross emitter of greenhouse gases—to create an enabling environment for
R&D and innovation in the field of clean technology.
China Prime Minister Wen Jiabao today announced his country’s plan to cut carbon-emissions intensity 40 to 45 percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. The details will be presented at the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark early next month.
China’s announcement signals its commitment both to the climate conference in Copenhagen, and its intent to achieve significant domestic emissions reductions.
Leaders of China and the U.S. announced today that their countries will work hard alongside other nations to produce a substantive international climate agreement at a major United Nations climate conference next month.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) today rolls out ChinaFAQs.org - a Web site tracking and summarizing the research of academics, research scientists and policy experts on China’s climate and energy policies and actions.
China’s recent statements and
policy initiatives demonstrate
growing concerns about
energy security, pollution and
the ability to sustain long-term
economic strategies for
reducing poverty.
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