China’s 2060 Carbon Pledge: How Will We Get There?
In his address to the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to the world that China pledges to have its CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060. This is an ambitious target given that China is the largest green house gas emitter in the world and its ongoing rapid economic development is heavily reliant on the fossil fuels industry. What changes will be required in China's economy to undertake decarbonization across all industries? Hosted by Kings College, London.
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