This annual report, China’s Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change 2018, is issued to enable all parties to fully understand China's actions, policies and accomplishments in addressing climate change from 2017 onwards. In 2018, in accordance with the arrangements for the institutional reform of Chinese government, the functions of addressing climate change and emission reduction were allocated to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEF), which will enhance the synergy between addressing climate change and preventing and controlling environmental pollutions and enhance the integrity of ecology and environment protection. This report, therefore, addresses climate change mitigation options in the energy and industrial sector. It further outlines the climate adaptation strategyies to improve the adaptation capacity in key areas such as agricultural sector, water resources sector, marine sector, forestry and ecosystems. It also highlights efforts to intensify local actions and increase public participation in tackling climate change. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of improving systems and mechanisms, enhancing basic capacities, participating in international negotiations, and fostering international cooperation.
الصين · 2018-11-01