Hey climate fam! 🌍 At the UN Climate Summit in New York on Sept 24, China rolled out its game-changing 2035 climate targets. Folks, this is a major step toward a greener planet.
Under its updated NDC (national climate plan), China is aiming by 2035 to:
- Slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 710% from peak levels ⚡
- Boost non-fossil fuels to over 30% of total energy 🌱
- Ramp up wind & solar capacity to six times 2020 (about 3,600 GW) ☀️
- Grow forest stock to 24+ billion m8 🌳
- Make new energy vehicles the mainstream of new car sales 🚗
- Expand the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market 📈
- Lay the foundation for a climate-adaptive society 🤝
This is the first time China set an absolute economy-wide emissions cut covering all greenhouse gases, not just carbon dioxide. It shows how the world's biggest emitter is stepping up to share the load on climate action.
Why it matters: Global warming has already hit 1.556C above pre-industrial levels in 2024, so stronger plans are urgent. China's targets inject fresh momentum into green growth, from solar farms in Rajasthan to EV adoption in Jakarta.
Next up, it's all about tracking progress, boosting tech innovation and getting everyday peoplefrom students in Colombo to young professionals in Ho Chi Minh Cityinvolved. Everyone has a part to play! 💪
Stay tuned for more updates on how these bold goals unfoldand how you can join the movement for a cooler planet. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
