What the Chiefs Say series: China and the Rise of its ‘Eco-Civilisation’
Updated: 2018-02-26 10:50
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 am, May 8
Place: Friends of Europe, Rue de la Science 4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
The event is part of our What the Chiefs Say series, an exclusive series of events bringing together small groups of our senior-level members to discuss topical issues with a key decision-maker. These roundtable conversations feature influential figures from international institutions, parliaments, governments, business, NGOs and the media. In each 60-minute session, members have a chance to put their questions to those who call the shots. The events are insightful and interactive, tackling the burning issues of the day. Participation is by invitation only.
China and the rise of its 'eco-civilisation'
China has become a game-changer in climate diplomacy, filling the void left by the US in the Paris Agreement and demonstrating strong leadership. With the creation of its new carbon emissions market, and its rapid introduction of new technologies, China intends to lead the way to a low-carbon future, as showcased via last year's Mission Innovation event in Beijing, and the ambitious targets the country has set to decarbonize its economy. As the world's biggest green bonds issuer, it supports national projects as well as companies in efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Institutional changes are also underway in the country to ensure natural resources, ecology and the environment occupies a more significant role. Abroad, China is investing massively in huge infrastructure projects, whether through its Belt and Road initiative or in Africa, but some questions remain. How can China's new climate and environmental wide protection scheme not hamper its ever growing economic model?
• Why has China transformed its vision and diplomatic role, and what role will it have on the wider economy?
• How sustainable is the 'eco-civilisation' era that China is entering?
• What influence does China have on accelerating the uptake of new technologies and green finance by its counterparts?
• Will its new emphasis on environmental protection impact China’s economic model?
About speakers
Dr. Li Junfeng - Former Director General of National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), President of Renewable Energy Professional Committee of China Energy Research Society and Ninth Annual Zayed Future Energy Prize Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Moderated by
Shada Islam, Director for Europe and Geopolitics at Friends of Europe
Registration
Raphaël Danglade, Programme Executive for Climate and Energy at Friends of Europe
E-mail: raphael.danglade@friendsofeurope.org
Tel.: +32 2 893 98 10
Natasha Ibbotson, Senior Programme & Partnership Development Manager
E-mail: natasha.ibbotson@friendsofeurope.org
Tel: +32 2 893 98 24
For more information: http://www.friendsofeurope.org/event/china-and-rise-its-eco-civilisation
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 am, May 8
Place: Friends of Europe, Rue de la Science 4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
The event is part of our What the Chiefs Say series, an exclusive series of events bringing together small groups of our senior-level members to discuss topical issues with a key decision-maker. These roundtable conversations feature influential figures from international institutions, parliaments, governments, business, NGOs and the media. In each 60-minute session, members have a chance to put their questions to those who call the shots. The events are insightful and interactive, tackling the burning issues of the day. Participation is by invitation only.
China and the rise of its 'eco-civilisation'
China has become a game-changer in climate diplomacy, filling the void left by the US in the Paris Agreement and demonstrating strong leadership. With the creation of its new carbon emissions market, and its rapid introduction of new technologies, China intends to lead the way to a low-carbon future, as showcased via last year's Mission Innovation event in Beijing, and the ambitious targets the country has set to decarbonize its economy. As the world's biggest green bonds issuer, it supports national projects as well as companies in efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Institutional changes are also underway in the country to ensure natural resources, ecology and the environment occupies a more significant role. Abroad, China is investing massively in huge infrastructure projects, whether through its Belt and Road initiative or in Africa, but some questions remain. How can China's new climate and environmental wide protection scheme not hamper its ever growing economic model?
• Why has China transformed its vision and diplomatic role, and what role will it have on the wider economy?
• How sustainable is the 'eco-civilisation' era that China is entering?
• What influence does China have on accelerating the uptake of new technologies and green finance by its counterparts?
• Will its new emphasis on environmental protection impact China’s economic model?
About speakers
Dr. Li Junfeng - Former Director General of National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), President of Renewable Energy Professional Committee of China Energy Research Society and Ninth Annual Zayed Future Energy Prize Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Moderated by
Shada Islam, Director for Europe and Geopolitics at Friends of Europe
Registration
Raphaël Danglade, Programme Executive for Climate and Energy at Friends of Europe
E-mail: raphael.danglade@friendsofeurope.org
Tel.: +32 2 893 98 10
Natasha Ibbotson, Senior Programme & Partnership Development Manager
E-mail: natasha.ibbotson@friendsofeurope.org
Tel: +32 2 893 98 24
For more information: http://www.friendsofeurope.org/event/china-and-rise-its-eco-civilisation
