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Zou Ji Gives Economic Speech at NDRC’s Roundtable With U.S. Multinational Enterprises
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 26, 2023 11:47 AMNew Research on Value-Based Segmentation of the Chinese Public
— by George — last modified May 31, 2023 10:10 AMEngaging the public in climate action is a key task in the pursuit of climate neutrality and the global 1.5-degree goal. For communicators, how to tell climate stories so as to create agency around climate change is a long-standing challenge.
Air Standards and Co-Control Are Key to Carbon Neutrality in China, Experts Say
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 11, 2023 12:55 PM“Low Carbon Together” Communications Workshop Emphasizes NGO Participation
— by George — last modified Jun 13, 2023 03:09 PMZOU Addresses Carbon Seminar With New Growth Stories for Local Economy
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jul 26, 2023 11:44 AMSelections From China’s Cooling Roadmap Research To Be Included in National Catalogue for Low-Carbon Technologies
— by George — last modified May 12, 2023 04:26 PMAccording to estimates by the International Institute of Refrigeration, carbon emissions associated with the coolling sector are about 4.14 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent per year, or 7.8 percent of the total global GHG emissions.
Decarbonizing Coal-Based Space Heating in China
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 17, 2025 10:16 AMIn January 2023, the Coal Transition Task Force at Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a webinar about how to decarbonize coal-based space heating in China.
Cambodia Launches First-Ever National Cooling Action Plan With the Support of UNESCAP and EF China
— by George — last modified May 29, 2023 07:17 PMSeveral years ago, Energy Foundation China (EF China) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) to advance low carbon development in Southeast Asia. Last month, EF China achieved an important outcome of joint work conducted under that MOU on one of the key priorities identified—cooling efficiency.
EF China Visits Shanxi for Cooperation on synergistic pollution and carbon reduction
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 11, 2023 12:46 PMSynergistic Pathway Toward Air Improvement, Climate Mitigation, and Health Benefits
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 20, 2023 11:58 AMEF China and IEA Hosted Discussion on China’s Electricity Spot Market
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 17, 2023 11:07 AMOn December 6, 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a workshop titled “Spot Markets in China’s Unified Power Market Framework,” using this open dialogue platform to discuss a market design model proposed by IEA, as well as its transition pathways, the role of various stakeholders, and the impact of the market on each party. More than 60 experts and stakeholders from power companies, manufacturers, and research institutions attended the online meeting.
EF China and IEA Hosted Discussion on China’s Electricity Spot Market
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 17, 2025 10:17 AMOn December 6, 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a workshop titled “Spot Markets in China’s Unified Power Market Framework”
Low Carbon Transition Pathways of Coal Power in China
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Mar 17, 2025 10:18 AMIn December 2022, the Coal Transition Task Force at Energy Foundation China (EF China) held a webinar about the low carbon transition pathways of coal power in China.
EF China Enters Into MOU With IEA
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 13, 2023 02:56 PMOn November 22, 2022, Zou Ji, CEO and President of Energy Foundation China, and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation between the two organizations, during Zou’s visit to the agency’s headquarters in Paris.
Xie Meets International Climate Philanthropies on the Sidelines of COP27
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 13, 2023 05:18 PMXie Zhenhua, China’s special envoy for climate change affairs, met representatives from international climate philanthropies working in China, in Sharm El-Sheikh on November 14, 2022.
EF China COP27 Pavilion Reflects on China’s Role in Accelerating Global Climate Solutions and Calls for More Cooperation
— by George — last modified Apr 16, 2025 07:34 PMEnergy Foundation China (EF China) hosted a two-day pavilion on the sidelines of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Research Reveals Substantial Economic Benefits From Health-Based Air Quality Standards
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 12, 2023 07:14 PMWith more evidence of the health impact of air pollution, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its Global Air Quality Guidelines in September 2021.
Experts Argue for More Research and Pilots on Ammonia Mitigation
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Feb 13, 2023 03:10 PMOn October 31, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), the China Clean Air Policy Partnership held an academic salon for 700 experts, discussing sources and environmental impacts of atmospheric ammonia emissions in Chinese cities.
Zero-Carbon Trucks and Ships Await Technology Breakthroughs
— by George — last modified May 10, 2023 02:52 PMOn September 30th, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), Tsinghua University convened the fourth Carbon Neutrality Technology Forum to explore zero-carbon energy and powertrain technology for trucks and ships, with a focus on technical solutions for zero-carbon transportation pathways in different scenarios. Over 30 experts and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Transport Institute, China Classification Society, and others attended the forum, along with more than 110,000 live streaming viewers.
Tsinghua University and EF China Sign a MOU for Carbon Cooperation
— by George — last modified Sep 28, 2022 01:13 PMOn September 23, 2022, Tsinghua University and Energy Foundation China (EF China) convened a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two sides in the East Hall of the Gong Zi Ting, Tsinghua University. Wang Xiqin, President of the university, Zeng Rong, Vice President of the university, Zou Ji, EF China CEO and President, and Li Jie, the foundation’s Vice President for Programs attended the ceremony, which was hosted by He Kebin, President of the Institute for Carbon Neutrality at Tsinghua and EF China Board Member.
Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan Details Actions Decarbonizing China’s Urban Sector
— by George — last modified Sep 05, 2022 06:06 PMChina’s overall “1+N” climate action framework is taking shape to drive peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060 (the “30/60” goals).
Include New Developments in China’s Flagship Decarbonization Research, Say Leading Experts
— by George — last modified Sep 09, 2022 10:57 AMOn August 26, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China, the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICCSD) at Tsinghua University held its interim evaluation meeting in Beijing of the flagship research project on China’s 2035 and longer-term development strategies in the context of the country’s carbon neutrality goal.
Energy Storage Forum Has an Eye to Net Zero
— by George — last modified Sep 15, 2022 11:31 PMOn July 11, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), the Tsinghua Institute for Carbon Neutrality (ICON) hosted its second Carbon Neutrality Technology Forum on the theme of energy storage.
Wind and Solar Forum Sees Great Potential for More Capacities
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Dec 08, 2022 06:51 PMOn August 18, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China (EF China), the Tsinghua Institute for Carbon Neutrality (ICON) hosted its third Carbon Neutrality Technology Forum on the theme of wind and solar, with a focus on the key development issues and pathways toward a carbon neutral future.
Inner Mongolia Launched 2-Month Carbon and Energy Training With EF China Support
— by George — last modified Jul 14, 2022 12:02 PMFrom July 7 to July 9, 2022, with the support of Energy Foundation China, Inner Mongolia launched its two-month training for the province’s regulators and entrepreneurs on the topics of carbon peaking and neutrality goals and energy consumption and intensity control targets.
New opportunities for biomass energy development under the background of carbon neutrality
— by lijie — last modified Jun 01, 2023 11:31 AMOn May 10, the National Development and Reform Commission released the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Bioeconomy".
Zero Emissions Mobility Report Revealed Public Awareness, Behavior, and Drivers
— by Chen Renwei — last modified Jun 21, 2022 01:38 PMOn June 8, 2022, Southern Weekly launched online the survey report “Towards Zero Emissions Mobility: A Study on Urban Public Awareness, Behavior, and Drivers” by Ipsos, with the support of Energy Foundation China. The report provided insights into public mobility options, with the aim of informing the formulation and implementation of policies and actions that would accelerate the low carbon transition of people’s movement.
