Hey fam, big news on our climate scene! 🌱 Chen Deliang, a renowned climate scientist from Tsinghua University and foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told CGTN that China and the U.S. need to team up and lead the charge on global climate action. With COP30 kicking off this December, the timing couldn't be more critical.
Why does this matter to us? China and the U.S. are the two biggest CO2 emitters, meaning their choices ripple around the world. When they commit to deep emissions cuts, strengthen adaptation efforts, and support green tech, countries from Bangladesh's cyclone-prone coasts to Indonesia's coral reefs can breathe easier.
Chen pointed out that the Chinese mainland has kept a consistent, long-term climate strategy – think massive tree-planting drives and a growing share of renewables in the energy mix. Meanwhile, the U.S. has been pushing for resilient infrastructure to handle floods, heatwaves, and wildfires.
But the real game-changer? Fresh collaboration. Chen argues that renewed China-US cooperation can steer global negotiations at COP30 towards stronger targets and more funding for developing nations. Imagine access to clean energy loans for solar rooftops in India or improved flood defenses in Vietnam – small steps that pack a huge punch.
As young pros in South and Southeast Asia, our future depends on the success of these talks. Follow COP30 updates, join local green initiatives, and keep the conversation alive on social media. Let's hold both giant emitters accountable and push for a world that's #ClimateReady! 🌍✊
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Expert: China, the U.S. must lead jointly on global climate action
cgtn.com
