Figure1: Peng, Z. (2024). Photographs of the Charity Kitchen [Photograph]. The notion of a Charity Kitchen may be unfamiliar to people outside China. These kitchens are often seen around cancer hospitals and offer utensils and sometimes basic ingredients, with a…

The “Blue Pioneer” program is a capacity building project initiative designed for local marine NGO practitioners in China. The 2024 Blue Pioneer class was formed at the beginning of this year, comprising over 30 students from various NGOs across China.…

The Mainstreaming Decarbonization Actions into Chinese NGOs (MDACN) project held a workshop in Beijing from August 14 to 15, 2024. This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of climate change among local Chinese NGOs, enhance their capacity to engage in…

Background In 2023, the world experienced an unprecedented wave of extreme weather events, including devastating wildfires and record-breaking heatwaves. These events highlighted the severe impact of climate change, with China being notably affected. Various regions in China faced historic levels…

The “Artificial Intelligence for Combating Wildlife Crime Workshop”, co-organized by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), took place from 25 to 26 June in Hongkong. The workshop aimed to establish an action-oriented…

The Nanjing Original Art Center (NOAC), established in 2015, is dedicated to promoting original art. The center provides services for people with mental disorders through various forms such as original art creation, experience camps, and lectures, helping them improve their…

Shanghai Village Notes Education Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “BTC” for its formal English name Beyond The City) was established in September 2017 as a social enterprise dedicated to connecting urban and rural areas and promoting common prosperity.…

This year’s World Environment Day coincides with China’s traditional Dragon Boat Festival holiday, prompting many environmental protection organizations to organize interactive activities for public participation. CDB was invited to join the two-day “2024 Beijing Xishan Forest Carnival” co-organized by the…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major topic in recent years. Following the global impact of ChatGPT in 2023, Sora was introduced in February this year, further signaling the rapid advancement of AI. In March, the UN General Assembly adopted…

Friends of Nature (FON), founded in 1993, is one of the earliest non-governmental environmental protection organizations in China. Since its establishment, FON has focused on developing Chinese civil society, especially citizen participation in climate issues. In 2021, FON launched the…

On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General Guterres delivered a pivotal speech at the American Museum of Natural History with opening remarks by UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg and Museum President Sean M. Decatur. Declaring that now is a “moment…

China Development Brief (CDB) is recently interviewing Mr. Chen Yang, the founder of the Rising Sun Social ork Development Centre (RSSWDC) in Hainan Province. With a background in the International Plan organization, Mr. Chen was inspired by the concept of…

In response to the pressing need for collaboration and a sustainable future between the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, China and the United States, the 2030 Climate Champions: Young Leaders for a Brighter U.S.-China Futurewas launched in 2023. With…

A Blessed Origin As you pass through the bustling crowds, traverse the winding paths of sand and gravel, you arrive at a place where time seems to slow down, and the air is filled with the tranquil scent of burning…

In an interview with Ms. Zhou Jie, Country Director of Save the Children in China, the China Development Brief (CDB) explores the organization’s impactful initiatives in child development. Save the Children, a renowned NGO with a century of experience, has…

In response to the global crisis of climate change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recognizes the need for engagement from all sectors of society, including NGOs. Chinese NGOs, however, have had limited involvement in addressing this…

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the China Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030) on January 18, 2024. This plan outlines a road map for biodiversity conservation in the coming years, aligning with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.…

In the digital era, e-commerce has emerged as a dynamic industry that not only fuels China’s rapid economic advancement but also paves the way for new employment opportunities, embracing a diverse pool of job seekers, including those with disabilities. This…