1、What Is Happening in China on Climate Change?,LI Liyan and LU XueduBASIC China Team,International Workshop on Future Climate Change Policy August 6-9, 2006, Sao Paulo, Brazil,Outline,Chinas Present SituationPolicies and Actions in ChinaBuilding Together for Another Future,（中国气象局国家气候中心）,Temperature i
2、ncrease observed with past half century in most areas, particularly in northern China,Changes of Annual Average Temperature in China (1951-2001),Source: CMA, 2005,Vulnerability to adverse impact of climate change,（中国气象局国家气候中心）,Precipitation increased in southern and western China but decreased in mo
3、st areas in north and north-east of China,Changes of Annual precipitation in China (1956-2002),Vulnerability to adverse impact of climate change,Source: CMA, 2005,Selected Indicators Related to Climate Change Mitigation (2004),Source: WB, China Statistic Yearbook, WRI-CAIT,Share of Global Energy CO2
4、 Emissions (2002),Source: WRI-CAIT,Distribution of GHG Emissions from China in 2000,GHG,Energy Sector,Source: WRI-CAIT,Projected Energy Demand to 2020, 2030, 2050,Rapid industrialization and urbanization are the key drivers of emissions growth,Source: CASS, 2006,CDM Engagementregistered project by h
5、ost party,2. Policy and Actions,The first National Communication (NC) including country GHG inventories 1994 has submitted. China is applying GEF for financial support to formulate its second NC.National climate change strategy are under formulation and will be issued for implementation soon.Sustain
6、able development policies and measures that are in line with climate change convention goals are taken as the national development strategy.,20% Energy Intensity Reduction Target,In 1980 prices,t/10000yuan(1980 price),For the first time, controlling CO2 emissions is specified as one of the goals for
7、 the country over the next 5 years.,the 11th Five Year Plan (2006-2010),Source: CASS, 2006,National Objectives for Energy Diversification by 2020,Renewable Energy11th Five-year Plan: 30 large scale wind farms with the capacity of 100Mw; Grid-connected wind and biomass will reach 5 Gw and 5.5 Gw resp
8、ectively.Medium and Long term National Planning of Renewable Development: renewable energy supply 400-500 Mtce, about 1/7 of primary energy consumption, installation capacity of renewable energy30% of the total generation capacity.,Wind power: Over 60 wind farm in 15 provinces, installed capacity 50
9、4MW in 2005,Deployment of Renewables Energy,Solar thermal: Production capacity 15 million m2, annual increase rate 28%,Solar PV: Installed capacity over 70 MW, annual market growth 20%,Law of Renewable Energy issued in Jan. 2005, specific measures including financial and economic incentives are unde
10、r consideration,Small hydropower: over 60,000 stations of installed capacity 50GW in rural area,Biomass: 17 million household biogas digesters, over 1,600 industrial-scale biogas plants, two ethanol fuel production bases, about 500,000 tons bio-oils produced, biomass power installed capacity 2,000 M
11、W,National Objectives for Energy Diversification by 2020,Nuclear powercapacity installation for operation 40 GW, 4% of total generation capacity, 6% of total electricity productionNatural gasWith optimistic estimates, production will increase from 39 billion m3 in 2004 to 200 billion m3 in 2020.,Da
12、Ya Wan nuclear power station in Guangdong,Talimu gas field in Xinjiang,National CDM Fund -the First Carbon-driven Fund in China,Sources: charges on CERs from CDM projects, particularly HFC-23 projects 65% to be charged;Objectives: helping national wide actions to address climate change including,Res
13、earch and training for capacity buildingMitigation & adaptation activitiesFacilitating preparation of CDM projectOther climate change related activities,3. Building together for Prosperous Future,The Government of China has stressed: “scientific development focusing on human-centered, comprehensive,
14、 coordinated and sustainable development, to promote the integrated development of economy, society and humanity”.Weather and climate affect every aspect of peoples lives and wellbeing, and strongly affect our ability to achieve national sustainable development goals and policies (economic, social a
15、nd environmental).Mainstreaming climate change policy into sustainable development strategy,International Cooperation,UNFCCC and Kyoto ProtocolAsia-Pacific Partnership for Clean Development and Climate (AP6)6 members: US, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China and India8 public-private sector taskforc
16、es: to prepare a work plan and identify flagship projectsFunding announced: Australia A$100m over 5 years, US US$52m for 2007G8 + 5China-EUOther bilateral and multilateral mechanisms (China-Canada, China-Japan, China-Brazil, China-India, China-Australia, China-USA, ),Climate Change Mitigation Potent
17、ial Projected,Energy demand will be reduced by 27% (1708Mtce) in 2050 by technology and policy scenario compared with baseline scenario in China.,CO2 emission will be reduced by 39% (1263Mt-C)in 2050 by technology and policy scenario compared with baseline scenario in China,Source: ERI, 2005,NGOs pr
18、omote 26 Energy Saving Action for Air Conditioner every summer,Engagement of Social Actors,Government,Civil society (NGOs, Scientific communities, etc.),Business,CC &SD,waste Food,One-off consumables in hotel,over-packed moon cake,3R (Reduction, Reuse and Recycling) to build a more resources efficie
19、nt and environmental friendly society,Individuals also have a role to play,China Position Towards a post-2012 Regime,Following the principle of Common but differentiated responsibilitiesAddressing Climate change under the framework of sustainable developmentTaking Technology transfer and cooperation as a key to address climate change Paying equal attention to mitigation and adaptationIntensifying international cooperation,Thank you !,China is towards achieving sustainable future with the world.,
