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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…

Unlocking Global Social Impact: Philanthropy, Measurement, and AI

In the dynamic world of philanthropy, the pursuit of social impact serves as a compass guiding transformative change. Beyond financial metrics, social impact encapsulates the profound, positive changes that charitable efforts bring to societies worldwide. This article delves into the…

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…

Proposed changes to the Amended China’s Charity Law

China is seeking public input on proposed amendments to its Charity Law. As of November 20, 100 people have given 207 suggestions. These inputs will help shape the final version of the law, with the Standing Committee of the National…

The status of China’s migrant children

In April 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, UNICEF, and the United Nations Population Fund jointly released a report titled “Child Population in China 2020: Facts and Data.” It revealed that in 2020, there were 138 million children in China…

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…

Yun Jianli: guardian of the Hanjiang River

A few years ago, as I walked along a street adjacent to Erlizhuang Primary School in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, I noticed a photograph pinned to a display board. One of the photographs showed a familiar figure, Yun Jianli, lecturing to…

Occupational disease: migrant wives bear hidden burden

In a small village in China’s Hubei Province, 55-year old Yang Chunchi seems no different than her neighbors. But inside, she harbors a secret – for years she has suffered from pneumoconiosis, an occupational lung disease, just like her husband.…

Navigating environmental advocacy and policy: an interview with Zhang Boju

China Foundation Forum (CFF) recently conducted an interview with Zhang Boju, secretary general of Beijing Ginkgo Foundation, on his experience of advocating for better environmental protection in China. CFF: Transitioning from a nature enthusiast to a public service professional actively…

Conservationists race to save Chinese giant salamander

When Liang Congjie, known for founding Friends of Nature, was invited to an ecological festival in Zhangjiajie in western Hunan Province, he was astonished that a dish featuring the Chinese giant salamander was served to him at a welcome dinner.…

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…