Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Xie Zhenhua, then China's special envoy for climate change, speaks during a news conference with John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for climate, at COP28 in Dubai on Dec 13. Xie Zhenhua was like a COP28 superstar, often finding himself surrounded by a crowd at the United Nations climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At a news conference in Dubai, Xie described COP28 as the "most difficult COP" he had participated in since he began to steer China's climate diplomacy in 2007. Jia Feng, former head of the Center for Environmental Education and Communications affiliated with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said of Xie that it would be difficult to find another person who had led negotiations on one topic for so many years in Chinese diplomatic history, and especially in environmental diplomacy.

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Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand

China Daily  

Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, speaks during the Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Summit at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov 12. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing nations in this matter, said China's special envoy for climate change Liu Zhenmin during the ongoing COP29 climate conference. He also …

Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand

China Daily  

Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, speaks during the Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Summit at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov 12. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing nations in this matter, said China's special envoy for climate change Liu Zhenmin during the ongoing COP29 climate conference. He also …

China hawks get claws into climate efforts: China Daily editorial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China hawks get claws into climate efforts: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

An aerial view of a wind farm in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Despite the differences and tensions that exist between the two countries, China and the United States, which together account for nearly 40 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, have managed to make climate an area of cooperation and achieved meaningful results over the past years in …

US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy
8 months, 1 week ago

US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy

Live Mint  

-- Efforts by the US and Europe to stem China's dominance in green technologies risk stalling the fight against global warming, according to the veteran diplomat tasked by Xi Jinping to represent the top polluter on climate issues. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued warnings about China’s overcapacity and record exports of cheap solar equipment and lithium-ion batteries, while the …

John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks
10 months, 1 week ago

John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Time was running out and U.S. “Overblown,” said climate negotiations historian Joanna Depledge, referring to Kerry’s assessment of Dubai as the high point of climate diplomacy. Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley, who wrote a 2004 biography of Kerry, said the environment isn’t just a job or politics for the former U.S. senator, whose conservation interest goes back to …

New faces set to steer Sino-US climate ties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New faces set to steer Sino-US climate ties

China Daily  

By HOU LIQIANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-02-21 07:43 Liu Zhenmin, a former vice-minister of foreign affairs. As the special climate envoys of China and the United States, Xie Zhenhua and John Kerry have spent years on opposite sides of negotiating tables. During the COP28 climate change conference late last year, Xie, 74, attended a private gathering for Kerry's …

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Xie Zhenhua, then China's special envoy for climate change, speaks during a news conference with John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for climate, at COP28 in Dubai on Dec 13. Xie Zhenhua was like a COP28 superstar, often finding himself surrounded by a crowd at the United Nations climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At a news conference …

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Xie Zhenhua, then China's special envoy for climate change, and other participants celebrate the closing of COP28 in Dubai on Dec 13. Li Shuo, director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute, has been a regular participant at UN climate change conferences since 2011, and has talked with Xie in many meetings between his organization and …

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Xie Zhenhua, then China's special envoy for climate change, speaks during a news conference with John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for climate, at COP28 in Dubai on Dec 13. Xie Zhenhua was like a COP28 superstar, often finding himself surrounded by a crowd at the United Nations climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At a news conference …

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Conference participants get a taste of Chinese tea on Dec 6. During a bilateral session in his hometown Chicago, Stern took Xie to a Chicago Cubs baseball game and also a meeting with Rahm Emanuel, then mayor of the city. Guardian journalist Fiona Harvey, who attended many of Xie's news conferences at UN climate summits, described him as "a colossus …

Diplomacy on climate spurs unity, actions
1 year, 5 months ago

Diplomacy on climate spurs unity, actions

China Daily  

Xi leads policy coordination aimed at promoting global green governance Senior officials and observers from around the world have been impressed by China's enterprising diplomatic efforts in recent months in engaging wealthy nations as well as the most vulnerable countries in tackling the increasingly challenging global problem of climate change. At bilateral meetings with visiting foreign leaders and at some …

Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials amid US push to stabilize rocky relations
1 year, 5 months ago

Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials amid US push to stabilize rocky relations

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China’s top …

John Kerry arrives in China to revive climate talks
1 year, 5 months ago

John Kerry arrives in China to revive climate talks

Al Jazeera  

US envoy’s talks in Beijing will focus on reducing methane emissions, limiting coal use and helping poor countries address climate change. Starting on Monday, “China and the United States will have an in-depth exchange of views” on climate issues, state broadcaster CCTV said on Kerry’s arrival in Beijing. The envoy’s bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua will focus …

Climate envoy wins Nobel sustainability award
1 year, 10 months ago

Climate envoy wins Nobel sustainability award

China Daily  

A wind power plant in Dingxi, Gansu province. Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change, has received an award from the Nobel Sustainable Trust Foundation for his contribution to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The veteran climate diplomat extended his gratitude to the foundation for honoring him with the …

UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'
1 year, 10 months ago

UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'

The Independent  

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US lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president
1 year, 11 months ago

US lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president

India Today  

Over two dozen U.S. representatives on Friday called on top U.S. climate envoy John Kerry to urge the United Arab Emirates to withdraw its appointment of the head of its state oil company as president of the COP28 climate summit it will host this year. The 27 Democratic members of Congress, led by California Congressman Jared Huffman, sent a letter …

COP26: US, China unveil surprise deal to cooperate more on climate crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

COP26: US, China unveil surprise deal to cooperate more on climate crisis

Hindustan Times  

China and the United States early on Thursday unveiled a surprise deal and issued a joint statement on climate cooperation, pledging they would work together to slow global warming during this decade and ensure that the Glasgow talks result in progress. US special climate envoy, John Kerry speaks during a joint China and US statement on a declaration enhancing action …

China’s leader to address Cop26 by video link, Beijing says
3 years, 2 months ago

China’s leader to address Cop26 by video link, Beijing says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese president Xi Jinping will participate in the United Nations climate talks via video link. …

US Envoy John Kerry in China for Talks Ahead of Climate Summit
3 years, 8 months ago

US Envoy John Kerry in China for Talks Ahead of Climate Summit

News 18  

US climate envoy John Kerry is in talks in China on Thursday ahead of President Joe Biden’s climate summit of world leaders. A brief statement from the ministry said Kerry would be meeting with China’s top climate negotiator, fellow veteran diplomat Xie Zhenhua. The US and China are the world’s biggest carbon emitters and both have set targets to become …

US climate envoy Kerry to visit Shanghai for climate talks
3 years, 8 months ago

US climate envoy Kerry to visit Shanghai for climate talks

Al Jazeera  

The two sides will exchange views on COP26, set to take place in Glasgow later this year. US climate envoy John Kerry is set to arrive in China on Wednesday for what Beijing said would be a four-day trip, as the two countries seek cooperation over the environment despite acrimony on other fronts. His trip comes in preparation for Biden’s …

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