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15 events found
Changchun Field Research under the Zhenhua Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Fund’s “Local Climate Action Capacity Building” Initiative
From November 4 to 5, the field research of the "Local Climate Action Capacity Building" project—supported by the China Environmental Protection Foundation's Zhenhua Green Transition and Sustainable Development Fund—took place in Changchun. Organized by the Zhejiang Economic & Information Center, the research team of more than 20 members visited key facilities including the Changchun Circular Economy Industrial Park, the Changchun Kuancheng Resource Comprehensive Recycling Base, and Yitong Manchu Autonomous County Huada Biomass Power Generation Co., Ltd., conducting on-site investigations into waste-to-energy incineration, end-of-life vehicle dismantling, and integrated biomass utilization. The team also held seminar discussions with local stakeholders. Ms. Wang Yanhui, Deputy Executive Director of iGDP, was invited to deliver a keynote speech. She introduced ACTION 2035, a project aimed at enhancing comprehensive local capacity for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality actions, as well as the newly established Local Climate Action Partners Platform launched under the Zhenhua Fund in September. She expressed hope that the initiative will conduct grounded research and analysis across China, identify representative, replicable, and scalable cases of local green practices, strengthen experience sharing and dissemination, and thereby fully unlock local emission reduction potential, raise ambition for low-carbon transformation, and accelerate the transition process.
iGDP Invited to Deliver EPS Modeling Training at Shandong University of Finance and Economics
On October 25, 2025, iGDP was invited to the China International Low-Carbon College at Shandong University of Finance and Economics to deliver a training session on the application of the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) as part of a workshop series on "Climate Change Policy Assessment." The EPS is an open-source modeling tool developed by Energy Innovation LLC (EI), widely used to simulate and evaluate the impacts of energy and climate policies across sectors. During the training, iGDP Assistant Analyst Song Manjiao provided a comprehensive overview of the EPS model’s core architecture and functional modules. Drawing on iGDP’s research experience in key sectors such as transportation, buildings, power generation, and industry, she explained the model’s underlying logic for policy scenario analysis and emissions forecasting. Through a combination of live demonstrations and interactive Q&A sessions, Song guided participants through key modeling workflows, helping students grasp essential operational skills and deepen their understanding of the model’s analytical framework. The hands-on approach enabled attendees to explore how EPS can support evidence-based policymaking in the context of low-carbon transitions. More than ten students participated in the training.
Workshop on Building Guangdong Enterprises’ Capacity to Address Green Trade Barriers
To support Guangdong enterprises in navigating international green policies, enhancing compliance capabilities, and seizing early-mover advantages in the green transition, the Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association, jointly with the Guangdong Technical Committee on Green Trade Standardization, hosted the "Workshop on Building Guangdong Enterprises’ Capacity to Address Green Trade Barriers" on October 22. The workshop brought together over 50 experts from certification bodies, research institutions, industry associations, and enterprises to discuss key topics including EU green regulations, carbon footprint accounting, battery legislation, ESG disclosure, and compliance with recycled content requirements. The workshop aimed to strengthen Guangdong companies’ readiness and resilience against emerging international green trade barriers. This session was part of a series of initiatives under the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Guangdong Center to promote green and low-carbon development in Guangdong Province. iGDP Senior Analyst Liu Xueye delivered a presentation titled "The Long-Term Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on China’s Steel Industry: A Quantitative Analysis." The analysis identified EU carbon prices as the most influential factor of CBAM costs. However, it also demonstrated that reductions in the carbon intensity of Chinese steel products—driven by higher shares of green power, adoption of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, and broader deployment of low-carbon production processes—can significantly lower compliance liabilities under CBAM. A key finding highlighted that if the EU shifts its benchmark for free allowances from a process-based to a product-specific approach, integrated steel producers (using blast furnaces) could face a potential doubling of CBAM costs, while EAF-based producers may gain a competitive advantage.
Anhui Provincial Economic Research Institute has developed a set of policy recommendations for the low-carbon transformation of Anhui's coal-fired power industry.
Currently, the coal power industry in Anhui supplies over 80% of the province's electricity, and accounts for more than 50% of its carbon emissions. The industry is facing several challenges, including its strong dependence on coal for stable power supply, the urgent need for low-carbon transformation, and the inadequate maturity of key technologies. In this regard, the Anhui Provincial Economic Research Institute (APERI) has proposed a series of measures to support the transformation of Anhui's coal power industry. These measures include strengthening policy support, promoting low-carbon co-firing, facilitating the research and development of new technologies, and developing transformation finance.
Large-Scale Equipment Upgrades and Consumer Goods Trade-In Action: Empowering Guangdong’s Green and High-Quality Development Symposium
On August 1, 2025, the Large-Scale Equipment Upgrades and Consumer Goods Trade-In Action: Empowering Guangdong’s Green and High-Quality Development Symposium was held in Guangzhou. The event was hosted by the Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association, with support from iGDP and the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Guangdong Center. The symposium invited representatives from a range of enterprises and research institutions, including Guangzhou Metro, GRANDTOP, Guangzhou Cansemi Technology Inc, Midea Building Technologies, GPCCC, Guangdong Cleaner Production Association, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) and the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion of Academy of Sciences. Twenty-three experts shared their experiences in implementing the "Large-Scale Equipment Upgrades and Consumer Goods Trade-In" policy and discussed pathways for policy implementation and opportunities for industrial transformation. The symposium reached a broad consensus: the "Large-Scale Equipment Upgrades and Consumer Goods Trade-In" policy is not only a short-term economic stimulus but also a long-term mechanism to drive green transformation. To further enhance the effectiveness of the policy for the upgrading of Guangdong’s manufacturing industry, all parties committed to contributing to its refinement and implementation.
Low-Carbon Transition Research on the Power and High-Energy Consumption Industries in Shanxi
On July 8-9, members of the iGDP Energy Transition Project team conducted a field research trip to Linfen and Yicheng in Shanxi Province, focusing on the low-carbon transition of steel and coke enterprises. Two steel companies visited during the research have already begun transitioning from long-process to short-process operations for optimization and transformation.
ACTION 2035 Partners Participate in the 2025 EU Coal Region Annual Political Dialogue and Conduct Research Visits
From June 22 to 29, partners of Action 2035, including representatives from the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Shanxi Center, Agora, and iGDP, participated in a research organized by the CCICED to Poland, Spain, and Germany. In Poland, the delegation attended the Annual Political Dialogue on EU Coal Regions in Konin. This forum provided insights into Just Transition policies and practices from EU, Polish, and local Konin perspectives, as well as the EU's broader experience in supporting coal region transitions. The delegation then visited Proferrada, a coal-producing region in Spain. There, they exchanged views with the CIUDEN Foundation and visited a local coal power plant undergoing transformation and a coal mine ecological restoration area. These engagements offered an in-depth understanding of practical approaches to advancing Just Transition. Concluding their trip in Germany, the delegation visited Agora's headquarters and the energy self-sufficient village of Feilheim, deepening their understanding of its sustainable development model.
Seminar on Local High-Quality Development of Renewable Energy and Power System Transformation under the 15th Five-Year Plan
On June 10th, the seminar on Local High-Quality Development of Renewable Energy and Power System Transformation under the 15th Five-Year Plan was co-hosted by the Tsinghua-CTG Joint Center for Climate Governance and Low-Carbon Transformation (JCGLT) and iGDP, with the Climate Change and Energy Transition Program of Institute of Energy (CCETP) as a co-organizer. The event brought together over 40 experts in power systems, industry experts from key coal-power provinces, and enterprise representatives from across the country. The discussions focused on the transformation of China’s power system in the context of dual carbon goals. The seminar addressed how local areas can respond to the rapid growth in electricity demand, achieve high-quality development of renewable energy, and optimize the power system through policy innovation and technological breakthroughs, achieving green transformation. Policy such as the revision of the Renewable Energy Law, the implementation details of Document 136 and Document 394 also became hot topics of discussion. The specific practices and challenges faced by local areas in green certificate trading, energy storage development, and coal-power transformation provided valuable insights. During the discussions, the capacity mechanism was considered essential for ensuring the construction of resources to maintain system security and flexibility, while coal-power transformation needs to be driven by local resources and technological innovation. For example, in Shandong, coal-power units face multiple tasks, and the local authorities must develop non-coal flexible resources to support the orderly exit of coal power. To address the challenges in absorbing green electricity in the northwest region, experts suggested improving energy storage facilities and linking the carbon market. In Guangdong, strengthening grid resilience is necessary to cope with the challenges brought by the increasing share of renewable energy. Additionally, experts discussed the Renewable Energy Law. They called for legal revisions to clarify policies, guide investment, and boost renewable energy development. The meeting proposed that by strengthening the integration of policy guidance, technological innovation, and local practices, China's power system can navigate challenges and achieve a smooth transition in meeting its dual carbon goals. This seminar provided an efficient platform for communication on the high-quality development of renewable energy and power system transformation during the 15th Five-Year plan period. Experts and enterprise representatives exchanged ideas through policy interpretation, market analysis, technical prospects, and experience sharing, identifying challenges and opportunities in the transformation process, and promoting inter-regional and industry-wide exchanges and cooperation.
Seminar on Electricity Substitution in the Industrial Sector in Shanxi Province during the 15th Five-Year Plan
On April 28th, the Seminar on Electricity Substitution in the Industrial Sector in Shanxi Province during the 15th Five-Year Plan was successfully held in Taiyuan. Organized by the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Shanxi Center, the seminar convened over 30 representatives from the China Steel Development Research Institute, State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company Economics and Technology Research Institute, Shanxi Province Building Materials Industry Association, Jinzhong Eco-Environmental Bureau, China Electric Power Research Institute and other organizations. The purpose was to discuss strategies for the green and low-carbon transformation of Shanxi, exploring feasible pathways and challenges of electricity substitution. Experts examined the national electric energy substitution policy and existing cases in Shanxi, focusing on key industries such as coal, iron and steel, foundry, chemical industry, cement, glass, and ceramics. Discussions also covered the electrification transformation of process links, key technological innovations, optimization of policies and mechanisms, exploration of business models, and the expansion of investment and financing channels. Experts emphasized that building new electric power systems and industrial transformation are evolving process. Successful experiences in one region may require adaptation for different regions before nationwide implementation.
Kick-off on the Anhui Working Group on Scientific Decision-making and Practice for Green and Low-carbon Development and Seminar on the Transformation of Anhui Coal and Power Industry
The Anhui Working Group on Scientific Decision-Making and Practice for Green and Low-Carbon Development was launched on December 3, 2024. The Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission and iGDP, under the leadership of the Anhui Development and Reform Bureau, has joined hands with the Anhui Economic Research Institute to establish the Anhui Working Group on Scientific Decision-Making and Practice for Green and Low-Carbon Development. This working group brings together a group of local, national and international experts with rich practical experience in green and low-carbon development in Anhui. Their research areas include energy transition, power grid systems, transportation, buildings, environment, finance, and other fields. In the future, the working group will focus on Anhui's "dual carbon" work, and conduct in-depth discussions, field research, and thematic studies on related issues. The goal is to produce articles, reports, and policy recommendations with guiding significance, contributing wisdom and strength to the promotion of green and low-carbon development in Anhui.
Symposium on Strengthening Power Demand Side Management and Promoting the Construction of a New Power System
Under the leadership of the Energy Bureau of Guangdong Province, the Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association, in cooperation with the Guangdong Energy Research Society and the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, held a special symposium on "Strengthening Power Demand Side Management and Promoting the Construction of the New Power System" on November 5. The goal of the workshop was to better understand the significance and impact of power demand management in the context of building a new power system, and to further explore demand-side load regulation capabilities. The symposium invited experts from power companies, research institutions and universities to discuss the mechanism of power demand management, technical approaches and cooperation relationships, and to discuss key issues in tapping the potential of the user side to balance supply and demand. The event was supported by iGDP and was attended by more than 70 representatives from industrial and commercial power users and energy technology service institutions in Guangdong Province.
Capacity Building Training on Carbon Markets for Enterprises in Shanxi's Key Emission Control Sectors
On the afternoon of July 26th, iGDP was honored to be invited to the "Capacity Building Training on Carbon Markets for Enterprises in Shanxi's Key Emission Control Sectors," an event organized by the Taiyuan Bureau of Ecology and Environment. The training was co-sponsored by Coshare Environment, the Green and Low-Carbon Transformation Shanxi Cooperation Platform, and the Low-Carbon Technology Specialized Committee of the Shanxi Electric Power Industry Experts Committee. Over 60 industry representatives from sectors like power, heat, cement, steel, and metallurgy, along with organizations dedicated to “dual-carbon” goals, gathered for a comprehensive discussion focused on boosting enterprise participation in the carbon market.