(Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — China’s chief political adviser Wang Yang on Tuesday called for a redoubled effort to gather thoughts and make proposals to help the country achieve maximum carbon neutrality.
Wang, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCP), chairman of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Conference of China, delivered a speech at a scientific consultation seminar in Beijing.
At the meeting, representatives of non-CPC political parties shared their views and suggestions on what can be done in various areas to stimulate environmental transformation, such as further developing new and clean energy, expanding the carbon trading market, and boosting low-carbon research. technologies. technology. They discussed ideas with officials from key government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission.
Noting that achieving China’s carbon reduction goals requires synergy of wisdom and strength on multiple fronts, Wang pointed out that relevant political parties and social organizations should continue to conduct in-depth research and make proposals on key issues to achieve the goals, as well as strive to lead by example through green lifestyle with low carbon emissions.
The relevant authorities and departments should make the most of the results of this survey and improve the quality of consultations with non-CCP political parties, Wang said.
China has announced that it will aim to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
