On September 7, 2023, with the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association co-hosted a green finance session, as part of the 2023 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

From August 31 to September 1, 2023, Zou Ji, CEO and President of Energy Foundation China (EF China), led a delegation to Shanxi Province to kick off a series of pollution reduction and carbon mitigation projects, in the presence of the government of Linfen City and the Department of Ecology and Environment of Shanxi Province.

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) spoke of China’s achievements in advancing the green and decarbonization transition and expressed his expectation for China to play a bigger role in renewable energy and low carbon technologies, during his first visit to Beijing after the pandemic. As climate governance requires joint effort of all countries, he said IEA is willing to deepen the cooperation and exchange with China at the July 4 reception supported by Energy Foundation China and the Institute of Energy at Peking University.

The Air Quality Task Force of Energy Foundation China pursues world-class air quality and carbon neutrality for China by implementing a co-control strategy for air and climate pollutants. The task force supports cross-cutting research on air quality, climate change, health, energy, the economy, and urban-rural coordination topics.

In 2023, the Transportation Program of Energy Foundation China compiles the report of “China is racing towards zero emission road transport: urban mobility beyond cars.”

In April 2023, with support from Energy Foundation China, the Center for Climate Communication and Risk Governance at the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication released this report explaining how to improve climate communication in China, based on a nationwide survey of 8,077 Chinese citizens and several focus groups and in-depth interviews with experts, climate communication practitioners, and members of the public.

In 2023, with the support of Energy Foundation China, Beijing City Quadrant Technology Co., Ltd completed this research report revealing how shared electric bicycles are changing Kunming residents’ life and why they can make urban transportation greener.

In April 2023, with the support of Energy Foundation China, the China Chain Store and Franchise Association published this report about how the retail sector can accelerate their decarbonization action.