CDB Reports

Analysis

In-depth analyses on the issues facing Chinese civil society. Most of these articles have been written by CDB’s staff or translated from Chinese sources, while others are guest contributions from academics and NGO practitioners inside and outside of China.

Community-Level Actions and the Path to a Resilient Future

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…

Rethinking COP: A Platform for All

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,…

1.5℃ Talk Open-Mic at COP29

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…

Zhejiang Launches Its First Marine Litter Clean-Up Plan

To enhance marine litter management in coastal cities and promote a harmonious relationship between humans and the ocean, Zhejiang Province has unveiled its first comprehensive marine clean-up strategy. The Implementation Plan for Marine Litter Clean-Up in Coastal Cities of Zhejiang…

Chinese & Foreign SAF Industry Analysis Report (Overview)

Introduction By 2023, the global aviation industry is responsible for about 2.0% of global carbon emissions annually, or about 800 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2025 (1.06 billion tonnes in 2019).…

Strategies of Chinese NGOs Participating in Climate Actions

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,…

CREEI released two reports on China’s Renewable Energy Development in 2023

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…

Four Ministries Collaboratee on Action Plan for Garbage Clean-up

Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MHURD), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) jointly issued the “Action Plan for Cleaning Up…

Assessment of Climate Damage in China Using an Integrated Framework

Creating a consistent model framework to evaluate climate loss and damage is crucial for effective policy-making in climate change mitigation and adaptation. A recent research paper by Jie Liu, Xiangzhen Shi, Li Yang, and others explores the assessment of climate…

What We Can Learn from Meishan Bay’s Transformation?

Meishan Bay, once plagued by the dual threats of human activities and natural processes, faced challenges such as eutrophication, red tides, and the invasion of an alien species. However, a comprehensive restoration project launched in 2016 aimed to address these…

China’s Carbon Market: Driving Towards a Zero-Carbon Future

China is taking unprecedented measures to address global climate change challenges. At this critical juncture, the “Interim Regulations on the Management of Carbon Emission Trading” have come into effect, marking a new stage of legal and standardized development for China’s…

Philanthropy Requires Resilience and Long-Term View

On March 28, the Eighth Annual China Charity Conference took place in Beijing, sponsored by major entities including the China Charity Federation, and Tsinghua University Education Foundation. Keynote speakers,Peng Yijie,  Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ant Group,  …