Global energy transition: Tracking Chinas falling emissions China’s GHG emissions have dropped for the first time due to clean energy use but this doesn’t necessarily mean the country has met its pledge to hit peak emissions before 2030 Over the past 15 years, China has established itself as a clean energy leader and ranks 12th place out of 118 countries, according to the Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 report However, several factors
Cities make progress on air quality, and other urban transformation . . . Cities in North America and Europe account for the majority of those with improved air quality – while Sydney was the only C40 city that met the WHO's healthy air quality standards in 2022 PM2 5 levels in China's 13 C40 member cities have dropped by 44% between 2014 and 2022, with Beijing seeing the largest reduction in air pollution
How we prioritize clean air in an AI-powered world Air pollution is a top global killer but AI can help monitor air quality and reduce hidden pollutants; innovation is key to ensuring clean air for all
China is reshaping food systems for the climate change era China, as the world’s largest agricultural economy and a key player in agri-commodities trade, is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation Its integrated approach – linking climate goals with food security, adjusting diets, reducing waste and enabling sustainable trade – sets a compelling and decisive example for other nations
How can China improve indoor air quality? | World Economic Forum “China, which is increasingly playing a bigger role in the world economy, is taking bold steps to address pollution levels, and because of this, the government is well-positioned to improve indoor air quality in a global context so that other industrializing nations can follow,” says Cheng