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Capacity Building
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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.
Zhenhua Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Fund Local Capacity Building for Climate Action and Hangzhou Research
On July 3-4, the "Local Capacity Building for Climate Action" initiative, part of the Zhenhua Green Transition and Sustainable Development Fund under the China Environmental Protection Foundation, investigated in Guiyang. The research team included Xu Guang, President of the China Environmental Protection Foundation, Fang Zhi, Liaison Officer of the Zhenhua Fund, and other experts in the field of climate and low-carbon development. The Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress Progress (iGDP) also participated in the event. On July 3, the investigation team visited the National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone Exchange Experience Center, the Guizhou Construction Research and Design Institute, and the Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. They conducted on-site investigations into the development of the digital economy, low-to-zero carbon renovation of old buildings, and digital and intelligent transformation of factories. The discussions during the Guiyang investigation focused on topics such as the digital economy, zero-carbon buildings, and green factories. Participants expressed their anticipation that this event would help distill replicable and scalable technical solutions, systematically summarize the project, promote Guizhou’s low-carbon experiences, and ultimately form a replicable and scalable "Guizhou Case" to support the green and low-carbon transition of the economy and society.
Capacity Building Workshop on Industrial Pollution Reduction and Carbon Reduction
On March 27, 2025, the Capacity Building Workshop on Industrial Pollution Reduction and Carbon Reduction was held in Tianjin. The workshop was organized by the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Tianjin Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences and iGDP. Representatives from national pollution reduction and carbon reduction research institutes, industry associations, and industrial enterprises gathered to explore new paths and modes of synergistic industrial pollution reduction and carbon reduction. The workshop was attended by a number of experts from the following institutions: the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, the Tianjin Academy of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, and the Energy Conservation Consulting Center of the Tianjin Industry and Information Technology Institute and Institutional Cooperation Department of the China Beijing Green Exchange, they presented lectures on the latest theories and practices in reducing pollution and carbon emissions. The event attracted over 40 participants from local environmental organizations, scientific research institutions, chambers of commerce, and enterprises across Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Pingdingshan, and Guiyang.
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.
International Cooperation
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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.
Zero Carbon Leading the Future - 2024 Vietnam New Energy Industry Study Tour
From October 21 to 24, 2024, iGDP organized a delegation of 23 experts, researchers and business representatives from Guangdong Kaiming Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Research Institute, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association, and Guangdong Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, among other organizations in the energy and environmental fields. The delegation participated in the "Zero Carbon Leading the Future - 2024 Vietnam New Energy Industry Study Tour" and explored key areas of clean energy in Vietnam, with the aim of exploring new opportunities and challenges in the development of renewable energy between China and Vietnam under the complex international situation and exploring possible solutions and future cooperation directions.
US-China Workshop on Local Climate Action
From May 30-31, 2024, the US-China Workshop on Local Climate Action was co-hosted by iGDP and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in San Francisco, USA. The workshop attracted over 50 policymakers and scholars from both China and the United States, along with representatives from Guangdong, Shanxi, Hainan, Shanghai, Tianjin, and the Macao Special Administrative Region of China. The event focused on critical areas of climate action in both nations, covering topics such as flexible grids, industrial emission reductions, low-carbon construction, non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, and carbon markets.