In September 2021, with the support of Energy Foundation China, the Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences released a series of case study reports on the experience of switching to new economic engines and adopting low carbon development in Shandong, a manufacturing powerhouse province in eastern China.

The Shandong Comprehensive Pilot Zone is China’s first regional development strategy pilot themed on transforming from old economic drivers to new engines. The province, a top energy consumer and carbon emitter among subnational entities in China, has launched a series of innovative actions, policies, and implementation plans for different sectors and cities. With its great progress, Shandong has accumulated much experience regarding how to move toward new economic growth drivers through lower carbon development. This report series summarizes Shandong’s best practices on scientific studies, policy formulations, key actions, and strategy implementations, in hopes of providing reference for other cities and provinces.