China’s surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 has been met with cautious applause. Now it has to deliver on the promise. Photo: AFP
China’s surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 has been met with cautious applause. Now it has to deliver on the promise. Photo: AFP
Shi Jiangtao
Opinion

Opinion

As I see it by Shi Jiangtao

China needs more people power at home and trust from abroad to deliver on its bold 2060 carbon neutral pledge

  • Beijing steps up as Trump’s America steps back from climate action but international scepticism means greater scrutiny
  • China has tight control of local green-focused NGOs and is unwilling to allow public participation and greater transparency on environmental matters

Shi Jiangtao
Shi Jiangtao

Updated: 10:24pm, 6 Oct, 2020

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China’s surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 has been met with cautious applause. Now it has to deliver on the promise. Photo: AFP
China’s surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 has been met with cautious applause. Now it has to deliver on the promise. Photo: AFP
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