New policy shifts approvals on high energy- and emission intensity industry projects

Jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, this policy “Measures on Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality”, establishes a formal assessment system for evaluating how provincial-level Party committees and governments implement China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality objectives.
The assessment work is coordinated centrally and implemented by the National Development and Reform Commission together with relevant departments. It applies to provincial-level Party committees and governments, including provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.

The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued two policies to strengthen energy conservation, carbon reduction, and the assessment of climate-related targets.
This article looks at the first policy, “Opinions on Advancing Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction at a Higher Level and with Higher Quality”, which sets out a broad policy framework for improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, controlling fossil fuel consumption, and accelerating green industrial transformation.

On 13 March 2026, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) was adopted by the National People’s Congress (NPC). An overview article covering the main targets related to climate change and the