China Sets Absolute Emissions Cap, Aims for 7-10% Cut by 2035
Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled new climate targets, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to tackling greenhouse gas emissions. This is the first time China has set an absolute emissions cap, moving away from intensity-based goals.
Xi announced that China aims to cut its economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by seven to 10 per cent from peak levels by 2035. This target is a qualitative shift, as it focuses on reducing the total amount of emissions rather than just the emissions per unit of GDP. The President also pledged that China will strive for its total installed capacity of wind and solar power generation to reach 3.6 billion kilowatts by 2035, indicating a substantial expansion of renewable energy.
Analysts have noted that China's latest targets reflect its concerns about the global environment and its commitment to ambitious climate action. Xi described the new goals as 'China's best efforts' under the Paris Agreement, but stressed that they depend on a 'favourable and open international environment'. This comes ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil, where pressure on major economies to scale up climate ambition is high.
By 2035, non-fossil energy consumption is expected to account for more than 30 per cent of China's total energy consumption. This, coupled with the new emissions reduction targets, signals a significant step forward in China's commitment to global climate protection goals. However, the success of these targets will depend on international cooperation and a supportive global environment.
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