Here's what to expect from China at the upcoming major climate summit COP26
China, the world's largest carbon emitter, has made commitments to climate change and set ambitious targets to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. But details on how to get there have been scarce so far.
A commuter wears a protective mask as they wait at a traffic light during a seasonal sandstorm on April 15, 2021 in the Central Business District in Beijing, China.China, the world's largest carbon emitter, has made commitments to climate change and set ambitious targets to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. But, so far, details on how to get there have been scarce.
"We should expect much more on how this will be achieved, with key targets for all of China's provinces and sectors of the economy," Thompson wrote. "The twin goals of energy security and economic growth will drive China's push for flexibility in meeting targets," he said. "You broke it, you fix it," he wrote of Beijing's stance, adding that their position "is not without justification."
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