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    Toward a Carbon Neutral and Climate Resilient Future

    WRI works with government, private, academic, and non-profit sectors  to support national 2030 and 2060 climate and energy targets.

    Our Challenge

    Climate change is one of the greatest challenges for human beings in the 21st century. The Paris Agreement proposed that all countries should work together to keep global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees C, and even more aggressively, to limit it within 1.5 degrees C. Chinese government has integrated climate change into national economic and social strategic plans, granting green development as a cornerstone of high-quality economic growth. In September 2020, China announced the new climate pledges to peak CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

    50%

    Global emissions must drop by half by 2030 to prevent the worst impacts of climate change

    $7.9T

    Climate impacts are projected to cost the world economy $7.9 trillion by 2050

    $26T

    Climate action can bring $26+ trillion in economic benefits by 2030

    65M

    New low-carbon jobs could be created in 2030

    Our Approach

    Through rigorous research, we strive to support China’s energy transition, climate-resilient development, and long-term decarbonization. We provide insights and recommendations to decision-makers in government, private, academic, and non-profit sectors.

    The Climate & Energy Program focuses on a number of specific Initiatives. Explore all Resources in depth.

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      Carbon Emissions Peaking and Carbon Neutrality

      Contribute to the national carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality vision. 

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      Part of Climate & Energy
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      Energy Transition

      Focusing on policy and market mechanism research on renewable energy and energy efficiency 

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      Part of Climate & Energy
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      Climate Change Adaptation

      Accelerate climate adaptation actions and support national and subnational entities to enhance climate resilience.

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      Sustainable Business

      The project aims to accelerate sustainable business ambition and action. We help companies improve their competitive advantage in the transition to the low-carbon economy and achieve sustainable development goals.  

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      Part of Climate & Energy

    Featured Research

    • Sustainable Cities

      Decarbonising Hong Kong’s Roads: Pathways Towards a Net-Zero Road Transport System

      Research September 30, 2022
    • Climate & Energy

      Distributed Solar Energy and Hydrogen Development in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area

      Research August 8, 2022
    • Climate & Energy

      Accelerating Climate-resilient Infrastructure Investment in China

      Research November 23, 2021
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    Featured Insights

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      Climate & Energy

      With Power Generation Vulnerable to Climate Impacts, Investors Must Understand Physical Risks

      Insights December 10, 2021
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      Climate & Energy

      STATEMENT: Bright Spots at COP26 Need to Turn into Action and Even More Ambition in 2022

      News November 18, 2021
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      Climate & Energy

      Will Recent Extreme Weather Spur More Climate Finance from Wealthy Nations?

      Insights August 9, 2021
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      Climate & Energy

      5 Big Findings from the IPCC’s 2021 Climate Report

      Insights August 9, 2021
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    Featured Experts

    • Xiaoqian Jiang
      Xiaoqian Jiang

      Project Manager/Associate, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China

    • Min Yuan
      Min Yuan

      Project Manager/Associate, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China

    • Wenquan Zhang
      Wenquan Zhang

      Associate, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China

    • Wenyi Xi
      Wenyi Xi

      Associate, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China

    • Mofan Zhang
      Mofan Zhang

      Research Analyst I, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China

    • Ruiyun Dou
      Ruiyun Dou

      Project Coordinator, Climate And Energy Program, WRI China

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      Jinghan Xu

      Communications Manager, WRI China

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