At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a powerful message on the urgent need to address climate change. Representing the Chinese mainland and serving on the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Ding emphasized that combating climate challenges requires a fundamental transformation in global development patterns.
Marking the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Ding called for collective action among nations to achieve meaningful outcomes at COP29. He stressed the importance of the principle of common, but differentiated responsibilities, urging developed countries to uphold their emissions reduction commitments and advance carbon neutrality. Simultaneously, he encouraged developing countries to strive within their capacities to contribute to the global effort.
Ding highlighted the critical role of accelerating the global energy transition in a fair, orderly, and just manner. He underscored the necessity of maintaining stability in the new energy industry chain and supply chain, while also promoting innovation and accessibility of green products and technologies. To support these initiatives, Ding called for increased funding and technology transfer from developed nations to help developing countries enhance their climate resilience and adopt sustainable practices.
Expressing optimism, Ding hoped that the summit would establish more ambitious funding targets, providing the necessary resources for the next phase of global climate action. He concluded by affirming China's readiness to collaborate with all countries, guided by the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, to safeguard the earth and promote a clean and sustainable future for all.
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China calls to transform development pattern to address climate change
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