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2030 Climate Champions Program empowers youth in Asia-Pacific region

Through a collaborative endeavour between the China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO) and the Asia Foundation’s Beijing office, the 2030 Climate Champions Youth Climate Leadership Program has made substantial progress in uniting and empowering young climate activists throughout the Asia-Pacific…

WWF Drives Climate Finance Innovation for Developing Nations at COP28

In a collaborative effort with the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at University College London, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) hosted a significant side event at COP28. Themed Net-Zero Transformation in Developing Countries, Innovative Climate Investment and Financing,…

China’s Pioneering Efforts in Climate Crisis Response at COP28

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai showcased China’s impactful initiatives in addressing climate-related challenges. Notable figures, including UK’s King Charles III, French President Macron, and Indian Prime Minister Modi,…

China at COP28: Green Initiatives and Belt and Road Collaboration

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in Dubai, where  China actively showcased its efforts in combating climate change. The Chinese delegation organized more than  100 side events, encompassing topics…

2023 China Foundation Forum was successfully held

2023 China Foundation Forum Annual Conference with the theme of “Advance with Determined Endeavor-Values and Principles of the Foundations” was successfully held in Shenzhen on November 22-23, by the China Association Non-Profit Organization (social organizations in China are NGOs in…

Young volunteers make big impact across China

In a heartening display of community spirit, the young members of the Ant Power children’s volunteer group, affiliated with Ant Group in China, have been actively contributing to various cities across China. Impressively, many of these volunteers are still in…

Challenges persist for disabled job seekers in China

Securing employment for people with disabilities in China is becoming increasingly difficult, marked by a recent job fair in Beijing’s Shunyi District that underscored the struggles faced by this community. In contrast to bustling university job fairs, this event was…

Movie night held for visually impaired Beijingers

The curtain fell on a heartening event organized by the Red Dandan Volunteer Center for Blind People and a British property company, Savills. Held on Nov 11 at the Poly International Cinema Beijing, the event brought together visually-disabled individuals from…

Three key words from China’s Charity Law Amendment

China’s Charity Law is undergoing significant revisions. This move aims to address key issues, including individual donations, online appeals, and emergency relief efforts. Focus on individual donations One of the key objectives of the Amended Charity Law is to encourage…

Draft amendments to China’s Charity Law open for feedback

Beijing has asked for public feedback on several draft legal amendments, with a particular focus on the much-anticipated Charity Law of People’s Republic of China. The proposed amendments hold significant implications for the future of charity and philanthropy in China.…

EU carbon tax trials raise global trade concerns

The European Union (EU) initiated trials of its pioneering Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Oct 1. After a month of testing, concerns are growing about its global trade implications. CBAM has a dual objective: to ensure fair competition in…

Forbidden City Museum promotes zero-waste lifestyle

The Forbidden City Museum in Beijing is educating visitors about zero-waste living through an immersive dining experience. The initiative comes as China ramps up its battle against food waste. For its 3rd Zero-Waste Dining Culture Week, the museum transformed three…

Authorities ramp up social welfare efforts

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs held a press conference on Oct 20 to provide an update on social welfare initiatives for the third quarter of 2023 and outline the Ministry’s focus areas for the fourth quarter. The ministry highlighted progress…

Network of fake charity livestreaming channels dismantled

In a significant move, Chinese authorities have dismantled a network of fake charity livestreaming channels that were exploiting impoverished rural areas. The operation involved fabricating tragedies to solicit donations and boost e-commerce sales. The crackdown unfolded in Liangshan, a mountainous…

Charity leader calls for reform following scandal

A leading voice in China’s charity sector has called for reforms after a recent scandal which shook public trust. Xu Yongguang, known for pioneering programs like Project Hope, criticized “matching donations” – where corporate or individual contributions are matched by…

Foundation leverages project management evaluation system

The You Cheng Foundation for Rural Development has developed and implemented a comprehensive evaluation system called 3A3Forces to guide its organizational management and social innovation programs, according to its Vice Chairman and Secretary General Ling Hui speaking at the 2023…

How can rural labor mobility contribute to carbon reduction?

A new study published in the journal China University of Geosciences (Social Sciences Edition) reveals that the movement of rural workers to secondary and tertiary industries has promoted carbon reduction in China’s agricultural sector over the past two decades. With…