Hey, climate warriors! 🌱 Did you hear what's shaking at COP29 in Baku? China's stepping up big time! Ding Xuexiang, the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping and vice premier, delivered a powerful speech at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit.
Ding didn't hold back, emphasizing that it's high time for the global community to unite against climate change. He highlighted the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as a pivotal moment to make real change happen.
\"We need to transform our development patterns to tackle climate change,\" Ding declared. He urged developed countries to amp up their game by fulfilling their emissions reduction promises and advancing towards carbon neutrality. At the same time, he encouraged developing nations to do their part within their capacities.
Ding also stressed the need for a fair and just global energy transition. \"Let's accelerate the shift to clean energy while ensuring stability in our new energy supply chains,\" he said. Innovation and making green tech accessible to all? That's a must! 💡
But he didn't stop there. Ding called on developed countries to step up with funding and tech transfers to help developing nations boost their climate resilience. \"We hope this summit leads to more ambitious funding targets for our next phase of global climate action,\" he added.
In closing, Ding affirmed China's readiness to collaborate with all countries. \"Guided by the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, we're committed to safeguarding our Earth and promoting a clean and sustainable future for all,\" he said. 🌎🤝
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China calls to transform development pattern to address climate change
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