China

The authors of this paper examine the increasingly crucial role that China is playing in global climate action. Read more

This news article reports on a new paper by the Grantham Institute, that calls for the Chinese government to establish a... Read more

Leading economists have called for the Chinese government to “establish a new model of economic activity based on wellbeing” in... Read more

This report rethinks basic issues in economics in describing a new development strategy for China, focusing on theories of value, the definition and measurement of wellbeing and wealth, and analytical frameworks for individual and collective behaviour. It sets out guiding principles and actions to reshape key sectors. Read more

Daniel Litvin argues that environmental activists need to ramp up engagement and collaboration with the mining industry if the energy transition is to be secured and highlights five points to encourage a constructive conversation. Read more

This paper explores how rethinking the global environmental trade agreement could produce long-term benefits, for example by allowing laggard countries to catch up with those more advanced in producing clean energy technologies Read more

This article considers ways in which China can help climate vulnerable countries deal with climate related loss and damage, and specifically focusing on non-financial contributions. Read more

This paper reviews the determinants of carbon emissions in China since 2002, specifically assessing the impact of COVID-19. Read more

This report for the Europe-China Forum highlights the importance of a renewed EU-China partnership to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more