China's Carbon Neutrality: Leading Global Climate Governance and Green Transformation

作     者：ZHANG Yongsheng CHAO Qingchen CHEN Ying ZHANG Jianyu WANG Mou ZHANG Ying YU Xiang 

作者机构：Research Institute for Eco-Civilization Chinese Academy of Social Sciences National Climate Center BRI Green Development Institute 

出 版 物：《Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies》 (城市与环境研究(英文))

年 卷 期：2021年第9卷第3期

页      面：103-124页

学科分类：083002[工学-环境工程] 0830[工学-环境科学与工程（可授工学、理学、农学学位）] 07[理学] 070601[理学-气象学] 08[工学] 0706[理学-大气科学] 0833[工学-城乡规划学] 0713[理学-生态学] 

基　　金：support from the Collaborative Project of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) the “Research on Green Development Strategies under the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Goals”(2021STSB01),an innovative project of the Research Institute for Eco-civilization Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 

主　　题：Carbon neutrality carbon emissions peak green transformation global climate governance 

摘      要：China aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It is a strategic decision made after deliberate consideration by the Central Government. Such goals reflect China’s responsibility as a major country in responding to global climate change, its vision of the future world development, and its commitment to green transformation. After the 18 th CPC National Congress, China has undergone a fundamental change in its development *** the environment is no longer regarded as a burden upon economic growth, but as a driving force for high-quality development. Emissions reduction has also changed from a task inflicted upon local governments to a goal people identify with. More than 120 countries have proposed carbon neutrality targets in different ways by now. The global consensus on carbon neutrality marks the end of the traditional industrial era and the start of a new development *** concept of carbon neutrality redefines and reshapes the entire development paradigm. It is a self-revolution of the mode of production and life. It not only poses an unprecedented challenge but also provides a strategic opportunity for China. China is likely to lead the world in future green transformation and global climate governance.