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Climate Change & Energy: Climate change in China

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Experts agree that climate change will affect China, and China will affect climate change. Yet, as a developing country, it is not required to limit its emissions under the internationally agreed Kyoto Protocol.

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Opinions and Analysis

China calls for developed countries to lead the way

Rich nations should set an example at Copenhagen by committing to emissions reductions of 40 per cent, says Chinese scientist Jiahua Pan.

22 October 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

China can sink carbon in the soil

China can reduce carbon emissions — and the cost of fighting climate change — by storing carbon in farmland soil, says Jiang Gaoming.

3 March 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: China Dialogue

China must rethink wind power policies

29 January 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

A bright future for clean technology in China

9 January 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Cleantech Group

Policy Briefs

China and climate change: the role of the energy sector

Climate change is affecting China and China is affecting climate change. Key to the relationship is the nation's booming economy and changing energy sector.

1 June 2005 | EN | 中文

How biodiversity and climate change interact

Hannah Reid, Balakrishna Pisupati and Helen Baulch explore the inextricable links between biodiversity and climate, and explain why an integrated policy approach is required.

1 February 2004 | EN | 中文


News and Features

Crop yields stall in China, India

Crop yields of staples like rice, wheat, maize and soybean are stagnant in China and India.

26 December 2012 | EN | 中文

Wheat Climate change a mixed blessing for wheat, say experts

Scientists say climate change can both boost and diminish wheat production, and integrated adaption is needed to ensure food security.

7 September 2012 | EN | ES | 中文