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CCICED Forum Highlights Innovation for the Climate Fight
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 13, 2018 09:57 AMAt the 2018 annual general meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), Energy Foundation China, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD) supported an open forum titled “Addressing Climate Change by Innovating Development Pathways” on November 2.
EF China received Transformative Policy Award from UNEP
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 02, 2019 06:36 PMOn September 11, the “Super Pollutants Day” that culminated in an award ceremony attracted much attention during the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
Top Economists Gathered in California for the 3rd Meeting on Low Carbon Development
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Sep 20, 2018 05:24 PMOn September 13, the 3rd Meeting of the Dialogue Series on Global and China Agenda of Green and Low Carbon Development was held in San Francisco
High-Level US-China Subnational Climate Dialogue Held During Summit
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Sep 20, 2018 05:27 PMDuring the Global Climate Action Summit in California, a “High-Level US-China Subnational Climate Dialogue” was successfully held on September 12.
As the Global Climate Action Summit unfolds, wonderful China stories await to be staged! Want to learn more or join in? Click here!
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Sep 21, 2018 12:59 PMFrom September 12 to 14, leaders and people will gather in San Francisco from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” The Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) “will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of states, regions, cities, companies, investors and citizens with respect to climate action. It will also be a launchpad for deeper worldwide commitments and accelerated action from countries—supported by all sectors of society—that can put the globe on track to prevent dangerous climate change and realize the historic Paris Agreement.”
Special Policy Study Launched on Global Climate Governance and China’s Role
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Aug 21, 2018 01:16 PMOn July 28, 2018, the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) held the inception meeting for its special policy study on Global Climate Governance and China’s Role in Beijing. Ministry of Ecology and Environment representatives, CCICED Secretariat members, Chinese and international leads of the project, a special advisor of CCICED, and the council’s donors and partners discussed research topics and the focus of the project.
We Applaud China’s Continuing Commitment to Clean Air
— by efc — last modified Aug 30, 2018 09:40 PMOn July 3, the State Council issued its Air Quality Action Plan for the next three years (2018-2020), a renewal of its previous five-year program for air pollution prevention and control. So far, this is the clearest indication of the Chinese government’s determination to continue its campaign of environmental cleanup—the so-called “Battle for Blue Skies.” It’s effectively announcing to the world that its commitment to green development for the country is still going strong as the Chinese economy settles into slower growth rates with a looming trade war on the horizon.
A New Ministry to Co-Control Pollutant and Carbon Emissions
— by zouji — last modified Aug 30, 2018 10:11 PMEarlier this year, the Chinese Government made a momentous decision to hand over climate change responsibilities to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. This means that the newly formed Ministry is now in possession of a significant political mandate that its predecessor the Ministry of Environmental Protection was never able to obtain.
Just How Energy Saving Are Those All-Electric Vehicles?
— by chenjianhua — last modified Oct 09, 2018 05:47 PMIn June, the number of electric cars in Europe surpassed the one million threshold, a year after China hit the milestone.
It’s about time!
— by xinyan — last modified Aug 30, 2018 09:22 PMAfter years of lax enforcement in the area of auto emission regulation, the Chinese government recently punished two local truck manufacturers for their failures in meeting pollution standards and for engaging in emission fraud.
Energy Foundation China, Environment Ministry’s Communications Arm to Enhance Cooperation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 07, 2021 09:48 AMOn May 17, Energy Foundation China (EF China) and the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (CEEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic communications in Beijing.
EF China president shares his opinion about the institutional reform that transferred climate change authorities to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment
— by Chen Renwei — last modified May 21, 2018 09:50 PMShifting the climate change functions to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment gives the new Ministry a significant political mandate that provides an institutional guarantee for ecological civilization, green development, and a global community with shared future for humankind.
Energy Foundation China Welcomes Bernice Lee Joining EF’s China Committee
— by Chen Renwei — last modified May 12, 2018 03:34 PMBernice Lee, Executive Director of the Hoffmann Centre for Sustainable Resource Economy, has joined the Energy Foundation’s China Committee.
China’s Leadership and Infrastructure Investment Became Focus at Green Development Dialogue
— by Chen Renwei — last modified May 22, 2018 11:49 AMOn March 23, Energy Foundation China, Center for Finance and Development of Tsinghua University, and European Climate Foundation held the second meeting of the Dialogue Series on Global and China Agenda of Green and Low Carbon Development in Beijing, focusing on China’s Leadership and Infrastructure Investment.
Track-II Dialogue Held to Keep the Momentum of the Paris Agreement
— by Chen Renwei — last modified May 22, 2018 11:39 AMEnergy Foundation China and European Climate Foundation held a seminar titled “Dialogue Between China and the World: Enhancing the Momentum to Implement the Paris Agreement” in Beijing on March 27.
Leading Economists and Scientists Explored China’s Mid-Century Strategy for Climate Mitigation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified May 22, 2018 11:44 AMOn March 27-28, the “China’s Mid-Century Strategy for Climate Mitigation: Framing and Methodologies” seminar was held in Beijing, with support from Energy Foundation China, 2050 Pathways Platform, and the International Energy Agency.
Energy Foundation CEO Joins Leading Voices at China Development Forum
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Apr 03, 2018 03:59 PMOn March 24, 2018, Energy Foundation CEO and Co-founder Eric Heitz attended the annual China Development Forum as a formal delegate and addressed its Economic Summit Parallel Session—Climate Change and Carbon Trading.
Energy Foundation China President Zou Ji met with California Governor Jerry Brown
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 08, 2018 09:34 PMOn March 6, Energy Foundation China President Zou Ji met with California Governor Jerry Brown at the Governor’s Office in San Francisco, and discussed China-California climate cooperation and the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit.
China Imposes First-Ever Fines for Auto Emissions Violations
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 05, 2018 07:10 PMIn January, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) imposed fines on two domestic truck makers—Tangjun and Kama—for selling vehicles that didn’t comply with emissions standards. These were the first-ever fiscal penalties levied by the ministry for auto emissions violations. The two companies were fined nearly $6 million total, or $14,000 per vehicle, for trucks that sold for an average of $7,000.
Mega-City Wuhan Issues Carbon Peaking Plan With Emissions Cap
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 11, 2018 04:05 PMWuhan, a mega-city that has pioneered green growth strategies, has issued a Carbon Emissions Peaking Action Plan (2017-2022) with a quantified emissions cap—the first of its kind for a Chinese city. Wuhan’s plan sends a positive signal to peer cities and exemplifies how the 19th Party Congress' call for "ecological civilization" is quickly translating into local action.
Statement on China’s Launch of the National Emissions Trading System
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jan 07, 2018 10:18 AMYesterday, China’s National Development and Reform Commission launched China’s national Emissions Trading System (ETS), with approval from the State Council. The launch, which fulfills a commitment first made by President Xi Jinping in September 2015, is a major milestone in China’s efforts to fight climate change, and a significant step towards a clean energy future.
Eric Heitz Report Back to CCICED on Recommendations by Clean Energy Strategy and Climate Change Forum
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 11, 2017 06:12 PMOn Dec 11, 2017, as Member of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), Energy Foundation CEO and Co-founder Eric Heitz reported back to CCICED Annual Meeting Plenary Session, on the findings and recommendations by CCICED Clean Energy Strategy and Climate Change Forum.
Energy Foundation China Held a “Clean Energy Strategy and Climate Change” Open Forum at CCICED’s Annual Meeting
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 12, 2017 10:59 AMOn December 10, 2017, “Clean Energy Strategy and Climate Change,” an open forum on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), kicked off in Beijing. Undertaken by the Energy Foundation, the forum was hosted by two vice chairpersons of CCICED: XIE Zhenhua, China’s Special Representative on Climate Change, and Catherine MCKENNA, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
China First Forum Focused on the Role Philanthropy Play in Cleaning up the Country’s Air
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 08, 2018 11:28 PMForty experts from research institutions, NGOs, and the business sector shared their experience in air pollution prevention and control, before they explored how to promote clean air research and action in the philanthropy world.
EF China and China Southern Power Grid Signed a MOU
— by hewei — last modified Nov 27, 2017 11:11 PMA Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Energy Foundation China (EF China) and China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd (CSG) on August 17 in Guangzhou.
Zou Ji to Serve as President of Energy Foundation China
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Nov 16, 2017 02:37 PMWe are delighted to announce that as of today, our new Energy Foundation China President, Prof. Zou Ji, has officially joined the staff in our Beijing Representative Office.
Clean Energy Transition becomes the new engine of economic growth – Energy Foundation holds Clean Energy Economy Transition Forum in Beijing
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 10, 2017 09:51 PMOn June 6th – 8th, the Eighth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM8) and the Second Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-2), hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology was held in China National Conference Center. On June 6th, Energy Foundation, with the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology, successfully organized the side event – Clean Energy Economy Transition Forum.
Trump's decision will not stop a global economy towards a low-carbon future
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 04, 2017 03:03 PMThe president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines the efforts of states, cities, and American businesses to grow the economy and create jobs. America is retreating from its global leadership position on trade, national security, and climate change.
China’s Enhanced Global Leadership on Clean Energy Will Boost Its New Silk Road Initiative
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 02, 2017 12:41 PMGovernment officials, organization representatives, experts, scholars, and business leaders from over 130 countries and 70 international organizations recently gathered in Beijing to discuss topics like infrastructure, energy resources, environmental protection, trade, and economic cooperation at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Eric Heitz, Co-founder and CEO of Energy Foundation, attended the forum and was invited to address the Fifth Global Think Tank Summit on the Belt and Road Initiative and clean energy.
International Workshop to address the port emissions in the Pearl River Delta Region
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 06, 2017 02:41 PMThe level of control of ship and port emission in the Pearl River Delta is low compared to its contribution to air pollution in the region.
