A dozen Chinese localities have released detailed action plans to promote energy conservation and carbon reductions as of Wednesday, while key industries are formulating path toward reaching their carbon peak, a further step toward China’s commitment to deal with climate change.

Against the backdrop of climate change, rural in China women are particularly vulnerable, as they are sensitive to climate-related risks and also because they are more than men, depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. A lot of efforts could be made to address such vulnerability and contribute to effective climate mitigation and adapation.

Despite the rise of renewable energy as a cost-effective alternative, Pakistan remains wedded to coal power for reasons that have little to do with economics.

China has so far exceeded (low) expectations for cutting emissions — but can it save the planet?

China is on track to uphold commitments under the Paris climate accord, but some developed countries need to show their sincerity to push the ongoing dialogue forward, according to China’s top climate envoy.

Nation vows to do best to fulfill green pledges, push forward Paris Agreement.