Analysis

In a recent article published in the journal China Social Organisation, Zhan Chengfu —former Vice Minister of Civil Affairs and current chairman of the China Social Welfare Foundation—offers 22 recommendations to strengthen the people-centred nature of Chinese philanthropy. This approach…

The Philanthropy Research Institute at Beijing Normal University recently released a report identifying five major trends in Chinese philanthropy and charity for 2025. These trends reflect a sector in transition— from rapid expansion to deepening specialization, legal integration, and community…

In 2022 and again in the fall-winter of 2024, Poyang Lake—China’s largest freshwater lake—was struck by extreme drought, with water levels falling below historic lows. These unusual dry spells drew renewed national attention. In response, Liang Zhetao and his team…

In support of China’s national “dual-carbon” strategy and the modernization of energy use in agricultural and rural areas, the China Rural Development Foundation (CRDF) launched the Rural Low-Carbon Emission Reduction Project in 2024. Piloted in Qinghe and Nileke counties in…

In November 2017, the Administrative Measures for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing of Social Organizations (the “Old Regulation”) mandated that social organizations were obligated to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. In May 2025, the Administrative Measures for Counter-Terrorist Financing…

To mark the second anniversary of the implementation of the Yellow River Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China, the first Youth Ecological Civilization Exchange Event in the Yellow River Basin was held from March 31 to April 1…

Climate change is reshaping our world, affecting human health, ecosystems, and both rural and urban areas. Tackling this challenge requires collective action at all levels. In this article, Heqi Climate Action interviews Mr. Dawei Zheng and Mrs. Yan Zheng to…

The following examples and figures are fictional and provided for illustrative purposes only. Imagine you are a wheat farmer. Under normal conditions, your wheat yields 500 units/m², with a market price of 1 per unit, earning you 500 per square…

On November 15, 2024, the China Environmental Grantmakers Alliance (CEGA) officially launched its “Selected Climate Philanthropy Impact Cases” report at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). This marks the first-ever report from CEGA on climate philanthropy impact cases to…

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is often perceived as a high-stakes event dominated by world leaders and major international organizations, in which governments shape climate policies and global agreements. However, this perspective overlooks the critical contributions of grassroots organizations,…

During COP29, the 1.5℃ Talk Youth Open Mic event was held at the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) Pavilion, to co-hosted by Green Finance 60 Forum (GF60) and Blue Pioneer Partners (BPP).  This event provided a platform for…

“The Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing in 1995, was of great significance. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the conference injected strong momentum into achieving gender equality in China and globally and advancing women’s…

The Global Climate Challenge 2024 is projected to be the hottest year on record, according to a report published by the UNFCCC during COP29. Alongside the intensifying threats of climate change, developing countries continue to grapple with persistent issues like…

In recent years, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played an increasingly significant role in poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and education assistance. By the end of 2021, there were 902,000 social organizations in China, nearly double the number in 2011. Among them,…

In order to scientifically understand and address climate change risks effectively, the Climate Change Center of the China Meteorological Administration has annually published the China Climate Change Blue Book since 2011. This comprehensive report covers the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere…

Recently, the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI) officially released the “China Renewable Energy Development Report 2023” and the “China Renewable Energy Project Cost Management Report 2023” in Beijing. At the conference, Xiang Haiping, Chief Engineer of the National Energy…