World Resources Institute (WRI) China

【#TransitionFinance】 On December 19, 2024, the “Transition Finance for High-Quality Economic Development” salon was held in Beijing, co-hosted by China Emissions Exchange Guangzhou (#CEEX) and #WRIChina. The event focused on opportunities and challenges in supporting the low-carbon transition of industrial enterprises in Guangdong Province through transition finance. WRI China emphasized, achieving carbon neutrality in the #GreaterBayArea will require significant financial backing, and transition finance offers a crucial supplement to help industries undergo a fair and orderly transition. 📄 Learn more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/g33hxSGv] #Decarbonization #IndustrialTransition #GBA #SustainableDevelopment

2024 showed us why immediate action on #climate and nature is essential🌎 We witnessed the hottest year on record. Devastating #floods took lives and destroyed homes in places where degraded landscapes make communities more vulnerable to heavy rainfall. Blistering #heat caused heatstroke and deaths. #Wildfires scorched landscapes. Policymakers need to act ambitiously on climate and #nature — together — in 2025. Find out the possibilities👉 https://bit.ly/3P5l33f

【#JustTransition】 Achieving China’s carbon neutrality goals presents unique challenges for regions heavily dependent on coal mining and consumption. To address this, the "Exploring Financing Mechanisms for a Just Transition in China" research project, focusing on Shanxi Province as a case study, recently concluded with a workshop on December 6, co-hosted by National School of Development (#NSD) at Peking University, Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences, and #WRIChina. By identifying both the pressures and opportunities for transformation in Shanxi, the research explores innovative fiscal and financial mechanisms that could support a just transition in China. This work provides a framework for balancing economic resilience with climate action, offering valuable insights for regions navigating the shift to sustainable energy systems. 📖 Learn more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gcC8f44C] #EnergyTransition #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #GreenFuture

🌍 【#LocalTransformation】 As China’s third-largest steel producer with 74.56 million tons of crude steel output in 2023, Shandong Province plays a critical role in the nation’s industrial decarbonization efforts. To drive this transition, #WRIChina launched the “Accelerating Decarbonization in Shandong’s Steel Sector” project in 2023. Recently, a Green Finance Workshop was held in Jinan, focusing on how financial innovation can support the steel industry’s green and low-carbon transformation. Supported by #WRIChina, the Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability, the event highlights the pivotal role of green finance in achieving industrial decarbonization and sustainable development. 📖 Learn more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gvE9gEiZ] #Energy #GreenFinance #IndustrialDecarbonization #Sustainability #ClimateAction

🌿 【#GreenSupplyChain】 The Second China International Supply Chain Expo(#CISCE) recently concluded in Beijing. Centered on the theme "Enhancing Economic Value with Agricultural Sustainability," the event explored how global collaboration can advance green development across agricultural value chains. Fang Li, Country Director of #WRIChina, delivered key remarks, highlighting three strategic pathways for China to lead the green transformation of agricultural supply chains: 1️⃣ Stay aligned with global trends: Green agricultural development requires attention to international frameworks like the UN Climate Change Convention, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. 2️⃣ Leverage leadership in the supply chain: China has the opportunity to act as a participant, contributor, and leader in global green transitions, driving sustainable agricultural trade. 3️⃣ Actively engage in rule-making: Shaping and participating in international rules is vital to ensuring secure, stable, and sustainable agricultural supply chains. Sustainability should serve as a trade enabler, not a barrier. 📖 Learn more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/guwXvd5P] #Agriculture #FoodSystems #Sustainability #GlobalTrade

🚛【#SustainableTranportation】 On December 5-6, 2024, the Second Green Logistics and Supply Chain Development Conference was held at the Hangzhou International Expo Center. The conference featured the sub-forum "Transforming Transport Chains: Unlocking New Potential for Cost Efficiency in Logistics," co-hosted by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) Green Logistics Branch and #WRIChina. Through policy insights, case studies, and engaging roundtable discussions, the forum explored practical pathways for reducing emissions and increasing efficiency in freight and logistics. 📖 Learn more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gSGNtePf] #SustainableTransport #GreenLogistics #FreightTransition #NetZero #UrbanSustainability

NEW RESEARCH: Climate change is intensifying wildfires globally, posing significant threats to agriculture, livelihoods, and financial stability. WRI’s newest research introduces a first-of-its-kind wildfire loss assessment framework that offers solutions by combining remote sensing data, climate scenario analysis, and event simulation models with a case study in Yunnan, China. Key highlights from our research include: 💰Significant Losses: Between 2011 and 2020, wildfires caused annual losses ranging from US$135.8 million to $254.8 million in Yunnan's five key crops 🌾Impact on smallholder farmers and financial institutions: Extreme wildfire events account for 15–30% of annual losses, posing serious threats to smallholder farmers and risks for financial institutions 🔥Shift in wildfire patterns: Future projections indicate a shift in peak wildfire risk months 🏦Financial sector implications: Financial institutions face challenges in managing climate-induced risks, underscoring the need for comprehensive solutions and external support Read the full paper to learn more: https://bit.ly/4gxm6EV

🚀 The fight against climate change needs strong, informed cities. That’s why we’re excited to share #Citysphere, a new platform from World Resources Institute (WRI) China and partners. This tool covers around 400 #cities globally, comprehensively showcases and assesses cities’ climate goals, low-carbon progress, etc. to drive cities to achieve climate ambitions and accelerate low-carbon transitions. Learn more at #Citysphere👉 www.citysphere.net #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Urban #ClimateData #CityData #UrbanData

🌍 【GreenBRI】The recently concluded #COP29 achieved a significant milestone with the adoption of the Baku Climate Solidarity Pact. However, many implementation details and mechanisms for collaboration remain unresolved. On November 25, just a day after COP29's conclusion, the BRI International Green Development Coalition, with support from #WRIChina, hosted a discussion in Beijing on pathways for low-carbon transformation under the Belt and Road Initiative (#BRI), focusing on the theme of “Progress and Prospects for Global Climate Action”. 📖 Read more 👉 [https://lnkd.in/guismejY] #GreenDevelopment #ClimateFinance #BeltAndRoad #EnergyTransition #GlobalCooperation

🚚【#LatestRelease】 With net zero goals in focus, promoting new energy trucks has become a pressing priority.  To accelerate zero-emission truck (ZET) adoption, WRI release a new report: "Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis of Zero-emission Trucks in Urban and Regional Delivery Use Cases: A Case Study of Guangdong Province, China", assessing the techno-economic feasibility of ZETs over the time frame of 2022‒2030 across use cases in different model years (MYs) for Shenzhen and Foshan in Guangdong Province. 📖 Full report 👉https://lnkd.in/g2BfCDtS 📖 Read more 👉https://lnkd.in/gGjCst6a #SustainableTransport #EVTrucks #CarbonNeutrality #FreightInnovation #CleanEnergy