Hey there, green enthusiasts! 🌱 Guess what? China is stepping up its game in the fight against climate change! They've just announced plans to weave carbon emission targets right into their national economic and social development agenda. Talk about going green in a big way! 💚
So, what's the scoop? According to a working plan released by the General Office of the State Council this Friday, China is gearing up to build mechanisms to control both the total amount and the intensity of carbon emissions. By 2025, they'll be supercharging their abilities to monitor, measure, and crunch the numbers on carbon emissions. 📊
But that's not all! During their 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China plans to focus on curbing the intensity of carbon emissions. And once they've hit their peak emissions, the big shift will be towards controlling the total amount of emissions. It's like leveling up in the game of sustainability! 🎮
The plan also calls for some serious upgrades:
- Boosting carbon emission planning mechanisms
- Setting up local emission assessment systems
- Exploring early warning and control systems for key industries
- Enhancing carbon reduction management for enterprises
China is serious about hitting its dual carbon goals: peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. That's a big deal for the planet! 🌍
Since 2016, they've made controlling energy consumption a binding requirement for local governments. Now, they're transitioning to controlling carbon emissions directly. This move is part of a broader effort to promote green and low-carbon development across the country. 🚀
It's exciting to see such a major player on the world stage making bold moves towards sustainability. Keep an eye on China as they push forward with these green initiatives! 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
