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Energy Transition in Future: Turning Crisis into Opportunity and Striving to Meet Paris Agreement Goals
— by wangyi — last modified Oct 14, 2022 11:57 AMThe Russia-Ukraine war will impact decision-making both in shorter and longer terms and will shape solutions to a wide range of energy, environmental, climate change, geopolitical, and economic issues.
Clean Fuels Are the Key to Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties
— by fuchengyu — last modified Oct 14, 2022 11:58 AMThe Russia-Ukraine war has brought new challenges to the global economy, climate responses, and energy security. Global geopolitical changes will exert far-reaching influence on international cooperation in such fields as trade, science and technology, finance, and climate action.
150 International Experts Discussed Energy Security Lessons From the Geopolitical Crisis
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 27, 2022 10:12 PMFIRST CARBON NEUTRALITY TECHNOLOGY FORUM KICKED OFF
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 14, 2022 11:32 PMOn April 18, 2022, with the support of the Energy Foundation China (EF China), the Tsinghua Institute for Carbon Neutrality (ICON) hosted the launching ceremony of its Carbon Neutrality Technology Forum and the first session themed “A New Power System and Carbon Neutrality.”
Experts Discussed How to Drive Decarbonized Growth With Green Investment
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 14, 2022 03:01 PMn April 25, 2022, China News Service and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held another event of their signature Sustainable Energy for a Prosperous China forum series in Beijing with both online and offline participants.
Investment in Renewables Is an Engine for Accelerated Economic Growth
— by zouji — last modified Oct 14, 2022 11:58 AMAs a major developing country in a volatile world, China faces many challenges. China’s immediate priorities are to hold the line and make concentrated efforts to tame the pandemic, grow its economy, and improve people’s livelihoods—actions that will put China onto a trajectory toward a modern country.
Experts Reviewed Climate Evaluation and Carbon Accounting of Banks in China
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 14, 2022 03:02 PMOn March 22, 2022, the CECEP Environmental Consulting Group held an expert meeting to review their two-part research project about a climate evaluation of banks and a carbon accounting methodology for China’s financial sector, with the support of Energy Foundation China.
Demonstrations of a New Building Power System Showed Potential for Zero Emissions
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 14, 2022 03:02 PMThe Building Energy Conservation Center at Tsinghua University and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a symposium on March 28, 2022, presenting cases of demonstration projects for the new “PEDF” building power system—a combined photovoltaics, energy storage, high efficiency direct current power, and flexible load system.
EV Forum Saw Great Stakeholder Interest in International Cooperation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 10, 2022 11:57 PMWith the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), China EV100, a non-for-profit platform for electric vehicle (EV) researchers, carmakers, and regulators, held an international cooperation forum about the carbon neutrality transition of the transport sector at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 26, 2022, for 24 experts from the government, academia, enterprises, and civil society organizations.
Workshop Identified Key to Green Electricity Trading in Beijing
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 08, 2022 07:26 PMWith the support of Energy Foundation China, Beijing Nengjian Technology Development Co., Ltd. held an expert workshop on March 3, 2022, discussing how to improve Beijing’s green electricity procurement and trading mechanisms.
Coal Transition Quarterly - Issue 3
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 24, 2023 05:31 PMThe Coal Transition Quarterly is a serial newsletter of the Coal Transition Task Force (TF) at Energy Foundation China (EFC). It provides an overview of major developments on coal phase-out and environmental, social, and economic issues in China and beyond.
What Impacts Will the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Have on the Global Low-carbon Energy Transition Process?
— by xinjianan — last modified Oct 14, 2022 11:58 AMAs the world’s largest exporter of natural gas and second largest exporter of oil, Russia plays an important role in the global energy supply system. Since February 2022, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has gradually escalated and deepened the concerns the world about energy security.
EF China and Beijing’s Tongzhou District Entered Into Partnership for Low Carbon Development
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jan 24, 2022 09:22 PMOn January 19, 2022, Zou Ji, President and CEO of Energy Foundation China, was invited to attend the Promotion Conference on the High Quality Industry Development of Beijing City Sub-Center in Tongzhou, the southeastern district that has hosted many of Beijing’s municipal governmental agencies since mid-2010s.
EF China and The Counselors Office of Beijing Municipal People’s Government Sign MOU on Strategic Cooperation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jan 18, 2022 10:38 AMCoal Information Updates - Issue 1
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 24, 2023 12:16 PMThe Coal Information Updates is a newsletter series from the Coal Transition Task Force and the Strategy and Planning Department at Energy Foundation China.
Coal Transition Quarterly - Issue 2
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 24, 2023 05:50 PMThe Coal Transition Quarterly is a serial newsletter of the Coal Transition Task Force (TF) at Energy Foundation China (EFC). It provides an overview of major developments on coal phase-out and environmental, social, and economic issues in China and beyond.
China steps up to the plate
— by zouji — last modified Oct 20, 2021 06:06 PMThe world has reached a critical moment in history. As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to create a safer and more prosperous world by pursuing a new model of sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic development and growth.
New Coal Pledge Manifests China’s Commitment to Global Responsibility
— by zouji — last modified Oct 14, 2022 11:58 AMIn September 2021, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly that China will “step up support for other developing countries in developing green and low carbon energy, and will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad.”
EF China and Suzhou Start 5-Year Cooperation on Decarbonization
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Oct 02, 2021 11:20 PMOn September 30, 2021, Suzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a signing ceremony for a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Strategic Cooperation between the two parties.
China Will Stop Building New Overseas Coal Plants
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Sep 26, 2021 07:38 PMEarlier this week, President Xi Jinping made a major climate announcement during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, declaring that China will “step up support for other developing countries in developing green and low-carbon energy, and will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad.”
CCICED Forum Called for Coordinated Economic Recovery and Decarbonization
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 27, 2022 09:43 PMOn September 8, 2021, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Energy Foundation China (EF China) and the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD) organized an online and offline open forum on the sidelines of the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) under the theme of “Implementing China’s 2030/2060 Carbon Targets and Empowering a High-Quality Development.”
EF China and Bayannur Sign MOU on Strategic Cooperation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Sep 03, 2021 11:49 AMOn the evening of August 26, 2021, People’s Government of Bayannur Municipality, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held an on-line signing ceremony for a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two parties.
Ji ZOU Gave Carbon Lecture to Three Gorges Corporation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Aug 19, 2021 12:35 PMIn mid-August, Ji ZOU, CEO and President of Energy Foundation China, was invited to deliver a lecture about technology, investment, and policy support for the achievement of China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals to China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), the world’s largest hydropower development enterprise.
Ji ZOU Invited to Talk on Low Carbon Transition to Policymakers of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Aug 17, 2021 06:53 PMIn late July, Ji ZOU, CEO and President of Energy Foundation China, was invited to Bayannur, Inner Mongolia to deliver a lecture about how to build a new growth engine and accelerate industrial upgrade through carbon peaking and neutrality goals, and in the near future dual control targets for total energy consumption and intensity.
Coal Transition Quarterly - Issue 1
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 24, 2023 05:50 PMThe Coal Transition Quarterly is a serial newsletter of the Coal Transition Task Force (TF) at Energy Foundation China (EFC). It provides an overview of major developments on coal phase-out and environmental, social, and economic issues in China and beyond.
