Intended Nationally Determined Contributions

China's carbon-neutrality goal increases the urgency of meeting 100 percent of the nation's new electricity demand growth with zero-carbon sources

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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It further outlines recommendations for policies and a plan to deliver them during the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Key Points: 
  • It further outlines recommendations for policies and a plan to deliver them during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
  • On September 22, 2020, President Xi Jinping announced that China will strive to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
  • This new climate pledge is a critical step forward in the global fight against climate change and reflects China's determination to provide responsible global leadership.
  • China's power system can also continue to operate effectively with the higher levels of renewables outlined in the 2030 scenario.

China's carbon-neutrality goal increases the urgency of meeting 100 percent of the nation's new electricity demand growth with zero-carbon sources

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 15, 2021
Carbon dioxide, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, Xi Jinping, Climate change, Communists, Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, Natural environment, Articles, Climate change mitigation, Greenhouse gas emissions by China

It further outlines recommendations for policies and a plan to deliver them during the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Key Points: 
  • It further outlines recommendations for policies and a plan to deliver them during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
  • On September 22, 2020, President Xi Jinping announced that China will strive to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
  • This new climate pledge is a critical step forward in the global fight against climate change and reflects China's determination to provide responsible global leadership.
  • China's power system can also continue to operate effectively with the higher levels of renewables outlined in the 2030 scenario.

Paris Agreement: Council transmits NDC submission on behalf of EU and member states

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
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The Council today transmitted its submission on the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the EU and its member states to the UNFCCC.

Key Points: 
  • The Council today transmitted its submission on the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the EU and its member states to the UNFCCC.
  • They are an essential part of the obligations to be fulfilled by Parties under the Paris Agreement.
  • The EU submits one NDC on behalf of the EU and its member states.
  • Background

    Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals.