China strengthens green policies for carbon neutrality as stated in the government work report.
China is set to take measures to address green trade barriers while advancing its carbon neutrality goals, as outlined in the Government Work Report presented at the opening of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Wednesday.
The country remains committed to achieving peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2060, according to the report.
To achieve these objectives, China will implement a range of targeted initiatives. It will advance the second phase of carbon peak pilot programs and establish a series of zero-carbon industrial parks and factories.
Efforts will be accelerated to develop a system for controlling both total carbon emissions and emission intensity, while the national carbon trading market will be expanded to include more industries.
The report also outlines China’s strategies for tackling green trade barriers, which involve regulations that set environmental standards for imported products.
China will enhance carbon emissions data collection, implement accounting mechanisms, and develop systems for carbon management, labeling, and certification.
Additionally, the country will further promote renewable energy development by accelerating the construction of large-scale energy bases in deserts and other dry regions, expanding offshore wind farms, and improving the integration of renewable energy into local grids with enhanced transmission infrastructure.
Coal-fired power plants will undergo low-carbon upgrade trials as part of China’s decarbonization efforts.
The report emphasizes China’s commitment to undertaking major climate change projects while actively participating in and shaping global environmental and climate governance.
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