China News Service Dubai, December 10 (Reporter Pang Wuji) China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua responded to Chinese and foreign concerns about fossil energy substitution, renewable energy development, climate and policy and South-South cooperation on climate change during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 9th.
The issue of fossil fuel substitution: "we want to be as inclusive as possible".
Phasing down or phasing out fossil fuels was one of the most controversial topics during the conference. A foreign media reporter asked what is China's attitude towards fossil fuels, and the current text of the conference discloses four options? Xie Zhenhua said that in fact, there are more than four choices for fossil fuels, and China is now conducting intensive consultations with major countries and major groups, hoping to find a clear and correct future direction, which reflects both positive energy and maximum inclusiveness, so that everyone can accept it. Consultations on this issue have been positively developed.
On the issue of fossil fuels, some countries have expressed firm opposition to phasing out or reducing fossil fuels; Some countries have made it very clear that they will resolutely phase out fossil fuels; Some compromises were also proposed. Xie Zhenhua said that on this issue, all parties still hope to be able to reflect the greatest inclusiveness and reflect the direction of our progress, "I estimate that it should be resolved in the next two days."
On December 9, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua responded to questions from China and foreign countries at a press conference. (*From China News Service).
Renewable energy development: "Towards the gradual replacement of fossil fuels".
During COP28, more than 120 countries agreed to triple the world's installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.
In this regard, Xie Zhenhua said that China has made great contributions to the development of global renewable energy. So far, the cost of wind power has been reduced by 80% and the cost of photovoltaic power by 90%, driven by China, which also lays a very good foundation for the large-scale deployment of renewable energy around the world.
He pointed out that China's installed renewable energy capacity has now surpassed coal power, which is a big shift in the energy structure, "we must continue to strengthen the development and utilization of renewable energy, and finally strive to gradually replace fossil energy."
Climate policy for protection: "We don't approve of it".
Observers have found that in recent years, many countries have introduced new regulations such as new regulations such as taxation and taxation in the name of climate policy, which have actually affected the international market, including new energy equipment and low-carbon products.
In this regard, Xie Zhenhua pointed out that we support the fairness of climate-friendly technologies and products, that is, zero-carbon and low-carbon technologies and products**. We oppose unilateralism and protectionism. Climate action is a cause to protect the future of the earth and benefit future generations, so everyone should support it, and there should be no barriers and restrictions, which are not beneficial to the cause of climate change, "we do not approve".
On December 9, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the first gathered at the Blue Zone venue of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai and called for a just transition. (*From China News Service).
Loss and Damage"**How is China involved?
In response to the question of whether China will participate in the "loss and damage" reached on the first day of the conference, Xie Zhenhua revealed that "loss and damage" is now starting to be raised and operated, and "we are very supportive". He revealed that China has strengthened cooperation with and support for developing countries mainly through South-South cooperation and the green Belt and Road Initiative.
We're really getting started. Xie Zhenhua said that China has both donations, as well as technical cooperation and support. China has been carrying out South-South cooperation on climate change for many years, that is, to help developing countries improve their capacity to cope with climate change. China has carried out green energy projects and cooperation with more than 100 countries and regions. In addition, China has also built wind and photovoltaic power generation projects in Ethiopia, Argentina, Montenegro and other countries.
So far, China has signed 48 memorandums of understanding on South-South cooperation on climate change with 40 developing countries, cooperated in building four low-carbon demonstration zones, carried out 75 climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, and held 57 training courses on South-South cooperation on climate change. (ENDS).