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China ETS Newsletter Issue 10 - July 2021

Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it is a pivotal one for global climate action. On Thursday and Friday, President Joe Biden will host a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, fulfilling a pledge he made on the campaign trail. The ultimate measure of the Summit’s success will only become clear later this year, at the COP26 …

EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter: Issue 9

A shift in ambition, narrative, global cooperation and likely support for mitigation in least-developed countries The announcement by President Xi Jinping at the UN General Assembly last month makes me optimistic. First, on its own, achievement of this goal will contribute to a reduction in expected future temperature by 0.2 to 0.3 degrees.  Second, having …

This post is a collaboration with Yana Jin Since 2013, the Chinese government has changed its approach to regulating pollution, including providing the public greater access to information about their own exposure. This increased visibility into pollution exposure can affect citizens’ perceptions of how pollution affects their own health, and their desire to avoid these …

EDF Carbon Pricing China Newsletter, February 2021

This issue of the EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter features the China National Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), now open for business after the core pieces have been put in place.

The China National Emissions Trading Scheme is now open for business after the system’s core pieces have been put in place.

Special November 2020 edition of EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter. Request for comments on two new measures which will be the foundation for the upcoming National Emissions Trading System.

As China aims for carbon neutrality by 2060, ETS will play an increasingly pivotal role. In this newsletter, we will update you the latest about the market and EDF’s efforts in promoting market linkage.

As China aims for carbon neutrality by 2060, ETS will play an increasingly pivotal role. In this newsletter, we will update you the latest about the market and EDF’s efforts in promoting market linkage.

EDF hosts a panel of experts from around the world discussing green shipping after the coronavirus pandemic, including how to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2050 goal.

EDF statement from Fred Krupp, President: "President Xi’s latest comments are an important signal from Beijing, and present a dramatic contrast to the abdication of leadership in Washington. "

EDF statement from Zhang Jianyu, Vice President, China, as China is takes bold steps to address its contribution to climate change.

This report summarizes the current status of China's GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program, providing reference material for the program’s future.

News and analysis from EDF about the construction of China’s national emissions trading system.

In this edition: As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes in China, the construction of the Nationwide Emission Trading System (ETS) has been promoted, while the pilots are making efforts to ensure that the emission data and vital infrastructure are in place for the nationwide carbon market. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) would like to take this opportunity to update you on the above-mentioned progress as well as our recent research findings on China Certified Emission Reductions and our webinar on “Lessons learned from EU ETS” which focused on the power sector.

The first issue gives a brief summary on the “2019 Major Events on China Nationwide ETS” also a quick view on the progress within the year.

The purpose of this report is to summarize both the current status of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and the design of offset mechanisms in China's local carbon markets, in turn providing reference material for future development of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and on how to introduce the offset mechanisms into the national ETS. This is the Chinese language version.

This report summarizes both the current status of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and the design of offset mechanisms in China's local carbon markets, in turn providing reference material for future development of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and on how to introduce the offset mechanisms into the national ETS. 

The Environmental Defense Fund developed this report on current conditions and practices of underground gas storage (UGS) in the United States and China with a forward-looking perspective on key elements needed to develop a more comprehensive UGS regulatory program. UGS is key to an effective and reliable gas supply providing operational flexibility to meet an ever-changing supply and demand, notably when supply may be curtailed due to natural or geopolitical reasons. Critical to UGS is a robust regulatory program addressing all phases of operation for the protection of environment, human health and safety.

Chinese Translation of Underground Gas Storage Practices Report. The Environmental Defense Fund developed this report on current conditions and practices of underground gas storage (UGS) in the United States and China with a forward-looking perspective on key elements needed to develop a more comprehensive UGS regulatory program. UGS is key to an effective and reliable gas supply providing operational flexibility to meet an ever-changing supply and demand, notably when supply may be curtailed due to natural or geopolitical reasons. Critical to UGS is a robust regulatory program addressing all phases of operation for the protection of environment, human health and safety.

With seven carbon emissions trading pilot programs in 2013, China has taken steps toward establishing the world’s largest market-based climate program.

This report evaluates the progress of China's carbon market in 2018 and 2019, including the national carbon market training completed at the end of 2019.

This report evaluates the progress in China's carbon market in 2018 and 2019. This is the Chinese version.