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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has drafted a carbon neutrality roadmap for China. According to the plan, solar energy will become the number one energy source by 2045, and coal consumption has to be cut back to one-fifth by 2060. Greater efficiency and a massive expansion of renewable energies are needed. There is even implementation of technologies that do not exist yet. This all costs a lot of money. But the IEA believes that China is capable of making the transition even faster.
By Christiane Kuehl
Salt also melts under enough heat – and is then suitable as a carrier for nuclear fuel. China sees this as an alternative technology for future nuclear reactors. The breakthrough of liquid salt reactors is anything but certain. But it does have some amazing advantages.
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China wants to end the construction of new coal-fired power plants abroad. This may also mean an end to the financing of coal-fired power by Chinese development banks – which could be an important step in the fight against climate change, as Beijing invested billions in this sector in the past. But the devil is in the details.
By Nico Beckert
In both China and the EU, emissions trading (ETS) is an important component of climate policy. After several years of "labor pains", trading of CO2 allowances is now established within the European Union. Now, the People's Republic has followed suit and also launched its trading scheme. But it differs significantly from the European ETS. Is there a chance to merge both systems in the future?
By Redaktion Table
After the climate summit, the interpretations begin: In addition to the question of how much the pledges made are worth, there is also the question of what effect the reactivated climate diplomacy will have on China's relations with the USA. The signs are still pointing to competition.
By Christiane Kuehl