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Connecting states and provinces for regional energy decarbonisation in Germany and China

On April 22, 2026, back-to-back with the China (Sichuan) and Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) Economic and Investment Conference, a high-level delegation from Sichuan Province, one of China’s major energy hubs, met with energy sector experts from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Düsseldorf. The GIZ Energy team in China supported this important exchange to discuss how national climate ambitions can be turned into practical, regional solutions. This subnational dialogue contributes to the wider Sino-German Climate Change and Green Transition Dialogue Cooperation Mechanism.

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China establishes assessment system for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets

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.

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China sets new framework for energy conservation and carbon reduction

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.

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IKI Update Issue 30

The IKI Update, coordinated by the IKI Interface project “Sino-German Climate Change Cooperation – NDC Implementation”, provides an overview of policy developments in China and activities of IKI-funded projects implemented by the GIZ in China. This issue covers the months January – March 2026.

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): a mobility sector perspective

In the mobility sector, the Plan pushes for system-level transformation in a sector responsible for roughly 10% of national CO₂ emissions. This includes the development of an integrated national transport network, such as the expansion of zero-emission transport corridors (over 10,000 km planned), and a modal shift toward rail and waterways, while promoting intermodal freight systems.

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Tongji University and Shenzhen Bus Group visit Jakarta for knowledge exchange and technical discussions on sustainable urban transportation development

During 27-28 January 2026, representatives from Tongji University, Shenzhen Bus Group,and GIZ Urban-Act China visited the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Indonesia. The visit aims for further exchanges with the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) and the TransJakarta team on Low-carbon urban transportation solutions, digital-supported sustainable urban mobility planning.

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New special policy study focuses on leveraging circular economy with smart digitalisation

On 29 January 2026, a new China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) special policy study (SPS) was kicked off, focusing on advancing high-quality development through circular economy with smart digitalisation. The 2026 SPS is co-led by CCICED Special Advisor Ilka Hirt, Deputy Director-General of the International Policy of the BMUKN, and CCICED Special Advisor Hu Qing, Professor of the Southern University of Science and Technology.

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