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. The country’s foreign ministry confirmed Mr Xi’s attendance on Friday, ending speculation over his presence at the crucial summit. US president Joe Biden, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and several others have already reached Europe to attend the summit in Rome first, after which they will arrive at Glasgow for Cop26. There has been a lot of speculation over whether Mr Xi would attend the crucial summit, especially as he has not attended any international summit outside China since the onset of the pandemic.

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COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-24 21:11 A view during a closing plenary meeting at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 24, 2024. Amidst rising political tensions, strong bilateral cooperation between the UK and China can provide the international leadership needed to accelerate progress on climate change this decade. Following this meeting, and to support both multilateral …

COP29: NCQG talks spillover as no breakthrough in agreement yet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

COP29: NCQG talks spillover as no breakthrough in agreement yet

Hindustan Times  

The new COP29 Presidency’s text will be released on Saturday after developing countries rejected the text on Friday evening. A joint statement by Amar Bhattacharya, Vera Songwe and Nicholas Stern, Co-Chairs of the Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance had said on Friday, “The text also calls on developed countries to increase their financial support for developing countries to …

Cop29: Ask our climate correspondent anything amid summit in Azerbaijan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cop29: Ask our climate correspondent anything amid summit in Azerbaijan

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 Welcome to an exclusive Ask Me Anything session with me, Stuti Mishra, The Independent’s Asia …

China defends climate fund role
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

China defends climate fund role
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

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 …

COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering
1 month, 3 weeks ago

COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering

The Hindu  

This year’s U.N. climate summit is struggling to focus minds on the health of the planet, with turbulent geopolitics, a confrontational host and the reelection of U.S. climate skeptic Donald Trump stealing the limelight. On Friday, midway through the two-week summit, a group of former leaders, climate experts and scientists published an open letter calling for the COP process to …

UN climate talks no longer fit for purpose, say experts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UN climate talks no longer fit for purpose, say experts

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 Former high-ranking UN officials have written an open letter calling for a complete overhaul of …

COP29: Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
1 month, 3 weeks ago

COP29: Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball

CNN  

CNN — From the moment the US election results rolled in, climate leaders knew Donald Trump would be a blow to the COP29 talks in Baku. Amid the chaos, prominent global climate leaders on Friday issued an open letter calling for a “fundamental overhaul” of the entire UN climate process. “But there are also 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists walking the …

COP29: Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
1 month, 3 weeks ago

COP29: Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball

CNN  

CNN — From the moment the US election results rolled in, climate leaders knew Donald Trump would be a blow to the COP29 talks in Baku. Amid the chaos, prominent global climate leaders on Friday issued an open letter calling for a “fundamental overhaul” of the entire UN climate process. “But there are also 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists walking the …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

Full Text: Address by Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at World Leaders Climate Action Summit
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Full Text: Address by Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at World Leaders Climate Action Summit

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United …

Chinese vice-premier stresses common but differentiated responsibilities in strengthening global climate governance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chinese vice-premier stresses common but differentiated responsibilities in strengthening global climate governance

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, addresses the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. BAKU …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

COP29: How return of Donald Trump as US president could impact climate talks in Baku
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2 months ago

COP29: How return of Donald Trump as US president could impact climate talks in Baku

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s re-election comes as the world is on track to set yet another record hot year, and has been lurching from one disaster to the other – droughts, hurricanes, floods and wildfires. “By stepping back from climate commitments, Trump’s actions threaten to unravel trust in a global system already strained by the indifference and inaction of wealthy nations.” “Baku …

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
2 months ago

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit

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 The United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit kicks off in Azerbaijan’s capital city on Monday. Department …

Experts raise concerns over key world leaders skipping COP29
2 months ago

Experts raise concerns over key world leaders skipping COP29

Hindustan Times  

Major world powers including the United States, China, and India have not sought speaking slots for their heads of state at the upcoming UN Climate Conference World Leaders Climate Action Summit, scheduled for November 12-13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, indicating high profile absences that climate experts see as a worrying sign. A senior official involved with the COP Presidencies Troika – …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
Top News
2 months ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
Top News
2 months ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
Top News
2 months ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China and US push forward climate actions
4 months ago

China and US push forward climate actions

China Daily  

China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task of which will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions. While reaffirming their intention to jointly host a summit on methane and other non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases at the …

US advisor talks climate policy with China's environment minister
4 months ago

US advisor talks climate policy with China's environment minister

China Daily  

A drone photo shows wetlands in Sanjiangyuan area, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 23, 2024. China is willing to further enhance dialogue and communication with the United States and deepen practical cooperation, as they work together with other parties to advance multilateral climate efforts and support the successful convening of the upcoming COP29 United Nations climate change conference. Huang Runqiu, …

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 …

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  

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 …

Climate negotiators urged to reach a consensus on curbing warming as COP28 talks near crunch time
1 year, 1 month ago

Climate negotiators urged to reach a consensus on curbing warming as COP28 talks near crunch time

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There some were signs negotiators were moving forward Sunday: …

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change
1 year, 1 month ago

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

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. Rishi Sunak will push for an “era of action” at the Cop28 climate conference as he highlights the UK’s …

China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

The Hindu  

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major UN meeting on the issue, making a commitment to take steps to reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide. The U.S. and China agreed to restart talks on energy policies and launch a working group on enhancing climate …

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue, making a commitment to take steps to reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide. The U.S. and China agreed to restart talks on energy policies and launch a working group on …

US and China agree to resume stalled cooperation on climate crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

US and China agree to resume stalled cooperation on climate crisis

Al Jazeera  

The world’s biggest polluters agree to work together on curbing methane and plastic pollution ahead of COP28 climate summit. China and the United States have agreed to resume stalled cooperation on the climate crisis, curbing methane and plastic pollution before this month’s crucial COP28 UN climate summit held in Dubai. “The United States and China recognize that the climate crisis …

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu said Thursday his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the United States to combat climate change, as he met in Beijing with California Gov. Huang said Thursday that his ministry would continue to carry out agreements under a memorandum of understanding signed last year between China and California “in carbon market investment, climate …

China climate envoy says phasing out fossil fuels 'unrealistic'
1 year, 3 months ago

China climate envoy says phasing out fossil fuels 'unrealistic'

The Hindu  

The complete phasing-out of fossil fuels is not realistic, China's top climate official said, adding that these climate-warming fuels must continue to play a vital role in maintaining global energy security. China is the world's biggest consumer of fossil fuels including coal and oil, and its special climate envoy Xie Zhenhua was responding to comments by ambassadors at a forum …

Can China-US Climate Diplomacy Make Progress?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can China-US Climate Diplomacy Make Progress?

The Diplomat  

China-U.S. relations are often spoken about in dire terms, with some invoking apocalyptic fears of war between two nuclear powers. While in Beijing, Kerry told his counterparts that “the world expects both nations to cooperate on climate” and thus “the United States and cannot let bilateral differences stand in the way of making concrete progress on shared transnational challenges.” Kerry’s …

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 …

China's leader says the country will work with US on climate as long as political conditions are met
1 year, 5 months ago

China's leader says the country will work with US on climate as long as political conditions are met

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China is willing to work with Washington on reducing global …

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

Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials in a new US push to stabilize rocky relations

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China’s top diplomat on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration is “very committed” to stabilizing relations between the world’s two biggest economies, as the countries seek to restart high-level contacts. On his second day of talks in Beijing, Kerry met with the ruling Communist Party’s head of foreign relations Wang Yi, telling …

The Cop27 deal is historic but is it enough
2 years, 1 month ago

The Cop27 deal is historic but is it enough

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 A deal has been reached after the latest Cop summit – number 27 –has come …

China tells Europe to not backslide on climate commitments
2 years, 3 months ago

China tells Europe to not backslide on climate commitments

Al Jazeera  

Europe insists the rise in coal use is only temporary and will have no long-term effects on targets to cut gas emissions in half. China has accused some European nations of a “backswing” in the implementation of urgent climate change goals as geopolitical turmoil grips the continent. Xie Zhenhua, who leads China’s climate negotiations, told Germany’s Special Climate Envoy Jennifer …

China and US spar over climate on Twitter
2 years, 4 months ago

China and US spar over climate on Twitter

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are sparring on Twitter over climate policy, with China questioning whether the U.S. can deliver on the landmark climate legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden this week. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns tweeted in response on Wednesday, using a national flag emoticon for “America.” He called on China …

China and U.S. are sparring over climate on Twitter. Can these big emitters cooperate?
2 years, 4 months ago

China and U.S. are sparring over climate on Twitter. Can these big emitters cooperate?

LA Times  

The world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are sparring on Twitter over climate policy, with China questioning whether the U.S. can deliver on the landmark climate legislation signed into law by President Biden this week. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns tweeted in response on Wednesday, using a national flag emoji for “America.” He called on China to resume suspended …

Biden urges climate action under spectre of fuel crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden urges climate action under spectre of fuel crisis

Al Jazeera  

Russian invasion of Ukraine has left US and other countries seeking more fossil fuel output, threatening climate goals. The meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, the third such forum since Biden took office and the largest leader-level climate gathering before the United Nation’s COP27 climate conference in November, comes at an awkward time for the US …

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy
2 years, 6 months ago

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy

China Daily  

Technicians carry out maintenance work on turbines at a wind farm in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, in January. Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change, has called on nations to maintain the strategic focus on promoting the green transition despite challenges that are jeopardizing some nations' energy security. Xie said the COP26 United Nations climate change conference held in Glasgow, …

Cop26 agreement: Is the world any closer to meeting the 1.5C global temperature rise target?
3 years, 1 month ago

Cop26 agreement: Is the world any closer to meeting the 1.5C global temperature rise target?

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 The Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow has entered its final days after almost two weeks …

What is in the latest draft of the Cop26 climate change agreement?
3 years, 1 month ago

What is in the latest draft of the Cop26 climate change agreement?

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. • The document voices “alarm and utmost concern” that human activities have already caused around 1.1C of global warming …

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 …

US and China make pact to cooperate on climate crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

US and China make pact to cooperate on climate crisis

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. The Chinese climate envoy spoke first, saying that both countries understood the need to work together because the challenge …

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change
3 years, 2 months ago

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change

Al Jazeera  

China and the United States, the world’s two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, unveiled a deal to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and phasing out coal. In a joint statement announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the countries said they had reached an agreement to redouble efforts to …

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