Russian Official Praises China's Leadership in Climate Action
China's proactive stance on climate change has been lauded by Boris Titov, chair of the Russia-China Friendship Committee for Peace and Development. Titov highlighted China's achievements in meeting crucial climate targets ahead of its 2030 schedule, referencing a recent report on China's policies and actions since 2023.
"China has demonstrated commendable actions in addressing climate change," Titov remarked. "It is acting on a broad front, which is an important and interesting experience."
He pointed to the surge of electric vehicles in China's global market as a significant example of the nation's efforts. "The rise of electric vehicles has helped reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and air pollution, aligning with China's broader ecological civilization goals," he said.
Titov expressed admiration for China's approach to environmental goals, noting the significant attention paid to the green agenda in the country's 14th Five-Year Plan from 2021 to 2025. The plan aims to reduce coal's share of energy consumption, boost the use of natural gas, and promote renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear power.
"It is highly admirable how China has set and achieved environmental goals," Titov stated.
He also praised China's strides in green financing, believing that these efforts will strengthen the country's prospects of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
As the Russian president's special envoy for relations with international organizations to achieve sustainable development goals, Titov emphasized the importance of creating a fair global carbon market where countries can exchange carbon units. "Standards encompassing more countries must be set for the fair exchange of carbon in the global market," he added.
Looking ahead to the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), scheduled from November 11 to 22 in Azerbaijan, Titov expressed hope for new progress in achieving a just green transition and developing a genuine finance mechanism for climate change.
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Russian official lauds China's efforts in addressing climate change
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