Catalyzing Subnational Action to Fast Track China’s Transition to Carbon Neutrality

时间	2022-11-14 起始时间 18:00 结束时间 20:00
地点	Albatros Laguna Vista Sharm El Sheikh hotel, Meeting Room 1

Background

The 14th Five-Year Plan period is a critical time for China to advance the 2030 carbon peaking and 2060 neutrality goals (the “30/60” goals). China's “1+N” climate action framework is taking shape, outlining a robust role for the central government. However, when it comes to enforcement, subnational governments (including provinces and municipalities) are the main implementers, as all major emission sources across sectors are monitored and regulated at subnational levels. Subnational action in China is critical to achieving climate goals in China and globally. However, there are currently substantial gaps in subnational implementation, such as lack of systematic transition solutions and implementable plans, lack of enabling forces and institutional instruments, and lack of expertise and capacities. We must seize the time window and play a vital role in cross-cutting research and pioneering pilots to facilitate and accelerate subnational climate action.

This session will invite domestic government officials and senior field experts to introduce China’s local actions towards the 30/60 goals, share insights on challenges and opportunities, have dialogue with international experts to exchange ideas, and explore ways to better support China’s subnational works.

Agenda

Opening session	Moderated by Li Jie, Vice President, Programs, Energy Foundation China
10:00-10:05 (Egypt time)	Opening Remarksby Vance Wagner, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Energy Foundation China
10:05-10:15	Overview of Subnational Climate Action in China: Importance, Challenges, and Opportunities, Wang Zhigao, Senior Program Director, Low Carbon Cities Program, Energy Foundation China
10:15-10:55	Subnational Actions and Creative Solutions to Advance China’s Dual Carbon Goals (10 minutes per speaker) Shandong Carbon Intensive Industry Transition and High Quality Development, Xu Chongqing, Division Chief, Institute of Ecology, Shandong Academy of Sciences Photovaltaic-Energy Storage-Direct Current-Flexibility (PEDF) Building System Pilot in Zhuangshang Village, Shanxi Province, Chen Wenbo, Chairman, Nanjing Golden Cooperate DC Power Distribution Technology Co., Ltd Heating by Heat Pump in Beijing, Xu Xiaolong, Director of Policy Committee, China Association of Building Energy Efficiency Shanghai People-Oriented and Low Carbon Development – Huangpu Riverfront Retrofit, Kristian Skovbakke Villadsen, Partner, Gehl Architect
Panel Discussion	Moderated by WANG Zhigao, Senior Program Director, Low Carbon Cities Program, Energy Foundation China
10:55-12:00	Panelists: Zhu Xiaoming, President, Yangtze River Delta Carbon Neutrality Strategy Development Institute of Southeast University Tang Jie, Shenzhen Former Vice Mayor Meng Fei, China Initiative Director, Climate Imperative Foundation Liu Qiang, Deputy Chief Representative, China, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation Xie Xiaohui, Vanke Foundation, Executive Vice Secretary-General Camilla Fenning (TBC), Programme Leader, E3G Fu Sha, Program Director, Low Carbon Economic Growth; Director, Strategy and Planning, Energy Foundation China *Leading Questions:* Local governments have successively issued “1+N” policies and 14th FYPs. Sectoral goals and strategic directions have been clarified, but there are still big gaps from goals to implementation from aspects of energy transformation, industry transformation, infrastructure development, institutional innovation, etc. What are the biggest challenges you perceive and your suggestions? Philanthropic organizations have been playing unique roles in assisting local governments to fulfill their climate commitments around the globe. Given that many subnational climate pledges have also been rolled out in the EU and the U.S., what experiences have the philanthropic community learned outside China that can be useful to better help Chinese subnational entities realize their goals? For international and domestic organizations who have been working in China for years, what are the challenges in your subnational work? What’s working and what’s not? Your experiences and suggestions? Facing the dual carbon goals, we need to balance the transition pace, costs, and social impacts. How do we balance climate mitigation and other issues like energy security, economic growth, and social justice?

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Catalyzing Subnational Action to Fast Track China’s Transition to Carbon Neutrality

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