Analysis

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…

On June 30, 2024, the National Energy Administration (NEA) officially launched the National Green Certificate Issuance and Trading System (NGCITS). This aims to fully implement the requirements set by  the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance and…

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…

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…

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 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…

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,  …

The National Bureau of Statistics in China recently released key economic indicators, showing a continued recovery in production, services, investment, and consumption from January to February. According to the “2024 China Economic Forecast and Outlook” report by the Prediction and…

China’s pursuit of its “dual-carbon” objectives has brought ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considerations into the forefront Effective economic advancement hinges on robust urban management, industrial modernization, and  sustainable business evolution. Recently, Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou have each rolled out…

Recently, the State Council issued the Opinions on Strengthening Environmental Zoning Control, encompassing six main sections: overall requirements, comprehensive advancement of environmental zoning control, promoting high-quality economic and social development, implementing high-level ecological environmental protection, strengthening supervision and assessment, and…

On the morning of March 5, 2024, during  the Second Session of the 14th National People’s, Premier Li Qiang,  delivered the government work report for 2024 on behalf of the State Council. Premier Li emphasized the importance  of enhancing environmental…

The 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women marked a significant milestone in the gender equality movement. Expanding  the focus  beyond “women and girls” to a broader perspective.  This shift  is reflected in  the report titled “Gender, Power, and Progress: How…

In the vast wilderness, where the call of nature echoes through towering mountains and cascading rivers, one man has dedicated his life to capturing the essence of wildlife and advocating for its protection. Xi Zhinong, a renowned wildlife photographer and…

In recent years, China has witnessed significant advancements in its social assistance framework, particularly in the integration of social work (NGO work in western context) professionals into the system. The release of the Interim Measures for Social Assistance in 2014…

Carbon emission accounting plays a vital role in combating climate change by providing essential data for policy formulation and progress assessment. In China, this process is gaining momentum as the country actively works to establish a robust framework for monitoring…