The Search for Low Carbon Cities in China

Due to mass consumption and pollution, the amount of carbon dioxide released from the Chinese cities into the atmosphere has increased dramatically in the past few decades. Currently, half of China's cities can not meet air quality standards, and one-third of the land is affected by acid rain (Zhang, 2007). In order to protect people and nature from the threat of dangerous environments, the sustainable development of China's growing cities must be a top priority, and the important solution is to make them low carbon cities.

From June 7th to 8th, NRDC held a low-carbon construction conference at the 2nd Central American Climate Intelligence / Low Carbon City Summit held in Beijing. Major city officials, academics and NGOs from both countries held conferences to take firm steps to achieve more sustainable urban development. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of State Yang Jieci of China held an opening speech. The High Level Summit is aimed at helping the two countries cope with climate change by supporting cities that have taken a significant step towards strengthening sustainability initiatives. At the first summit in Los Angeles in 2015, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Sichuan jointly launched the "Peer Pioneer City Alliance" initiative. The city promises even to reach a peak at the end of the decade

Last year, before the COP21 meeting, Los Angeles mayor Mayor Eric Garcetti held the first Central American climate intelligence / low carbon city summit. So, we saw what common city actions can do. Leaders in 24 countries and regions signed the first "Mid-America climate summit declaration", launched the "Peak Pioneer City Alliance" at the summit, this year as a union of cities in China, this year the carbon emission peak We promise to achieve. As each country tries to fulfill the Paris Agreement, the city is now ready to take measures against climate change and is willing to do more. This summit is a rare opportunity for local and local governments in China to expand our personal commitment by exploring our common commitment to climate change countermeasures and sharing ideas and best practices Offers.