Zhenhua Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Fund Local Capacity Building for Climate Action Project Launch and Hangzhou Research

From June 17th to 18th, the Zhenhua Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Fund of the China Environmental Protection Foundation launched the Local Capacity Building for Climate Action project and conducted field research in Hangzhou. The event was organized by the Zhejiang Economic & Information Center and marked the first on-the-ground practice of the Zhenhua Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Fund. Over 20 representatives from local authorities and industry enterprises, including the Zhejiang Economic & Information Center, the National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation, Zhejiang University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, participated in the event. Xu Guang, Chairman of the China Environmental Protection Foundation, expressed that the project aims to enhance local capacity to address climate change, promote the green transformation of local economies, and achieve sustainable development goals. The research team conducted on-site visits to several low-carbon demonstration projects in Hangzhou, including Future Villages, Multi-Energy Complementary Supply Systems, and Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks. During the project launch meeting, experts discussed the status of green low-carbon development in Zhejiang Province and shared perspectives and practical experiences in the field of green transformation. Through this exchange, participants reached a consensus on how to promote green low-carbon development in Zhejiang and the nation as a whole. They also expressed anticipation that summarizing and disseminating local experiences gained from the project will contribute to global efforts in addressing climate change.