China is committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to tackle extreme weather challenges and climate risks, stated Chen Zhenlin, head of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
Speaking at the 62nd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Chen highlighted the significance of international cooperation in addressing climate issues. The IPCC, a key global body assessing climate change, convened to discuss critical climate strategies.
China views climate action as essential for sustainable development and a shared global responsibility. The CMA has taken substantial steps to combat climate change, including enhancing land-sea-air-space monitoring, developing advanced climate models, and evaluating climate-related risks, said Chao Qingchen, head of the National Climate Center. These efforts contribute significantly to climate adaptation and mitigation.
In Zhejiang, meteorological disaster warnings have improved, now reaching township-level accuracy, with alerts for severe convective weather issued 50 minutes in advance.
The IPCC is meeting to finalize outlines for the “Seventh Assessment Report” and the “Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture Utilization, and Storage.” Representatives from over 130 countries, observer groups, and international organizations are attending.
Now in its seventh assessment cycle, the IPCC has published 43 reports in previous cycles, deepening global understanding of climate science. Liu Zhenmin, China’s special envoy for climate change, emphasized that these reports provide a scientific basis for global climate governance.
Chinese scientists have also actively contributed to the IPCC reports, helping ensure objective and comprehensive climate assessments.
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