Hey climate crew! 🌱 At COP30 in Brazil, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, representing President Xi Jinping, dropped major news: the Chinese mainland plans to fast-track a green transition and lock in peak carbon emissions ASAP.
From Mumbai to Manila to Medan, we've felt wild monsoons, heatwaves, and flooding firsthand. It's a shared hustle—our farms, cities, and future depend on bold climate moves.
This year marks 10 years since the Paris Agreement. Ding celebrated the Chinese mainland's progress under its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—think of NDCs as each country's personalized action plan to cut greenhouse gases. Simple, right? ✂️🌍
President Xi had already set a landmark goal: by 2035, every sector must pitch in to slash emissions. Now, the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan puts carbon peaking, pollution reduction, and green growth in the driver's seat.
Ding's three-point play to keep things rolling:
1. Stay on track 🚀: Balance nature protection, the economy, job creation, and poverty reduction to boost quality growth.
2. Act on climate 🌐: Follow the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. Developed countries should lead cuts, honor finance commitments, and share tech know-how.
3. Level up together 🤝: Open up green tech and trade, keep eco-friendly products moving freely, and meet global demand for sustainable solutions.
By sticking to this game plan, the Chinese mainland aims to build a strong eco-barrier and motivate peers worldwide. Let's watch COP30 unfold and support every step toward a cooler, cleaner planet! ❄️💪
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China to accelerate green transition, advance carbon-peaking efforts
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