Project: Sino German Cooperation on Climate Change - NDC Implementation

From 31 October to 1 November, the NDCI project organized a workshop on greenhouse gas emissions mitigation in the cement sector for the provinces Anhui and Sichuan as well as a site visit to two cement factories as part of the project’s efforts to support low-carbon development in the cement sector. Stakeholders and experts discussed the policy and regulatory frameworks for achieving an effective and cost-efficient decarbonization of the cement sector

GIZ is supporting research in Anhui and Hunan provinces aimed at realizing China’s target to peak emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060 (“dual-carbon goals”) with a series of practical trainings on how to apply the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) model as a tool for scenario analysis.

The NDC Implementation project hosted a study tour on climate change adaptation to Germany and the Netherlands for Chinese experts and officials from national and provincial government as well as advisory bodies. The visit provided participants with insights into key adaptation policies and practices.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. In recent years, global efforts to control methane emissions have intensified, driven by initiatives like the Global Methane Pledge from COP26, and national strategies from the U.S. and the EU. China has also taken significant steps with its Methane Emissions Control Action Plan, positioning itself alongside international efforts in global methane reduction. The Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – NDC Implementation project, implemented by GIZ on behalf of BMWK, plays a critical role in supporting these national efforts by advancing methane reduction strategies in key provinces such as Shandong and Guangd

GIZ is cooperating with the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Centre (FECO) as well as the China Automotive Technology Research Center (CARTAC) to study refrigerant life cycle management. In August 2024, the project paid site visits to two companies in Zhejiang province and Guangdong province that are engaged in refrigerant recovery, as direct exchange with refrigerant manufacturers is crucial for establishing a comprehensive life cycle management system. Following the visits, two reports will be published soon, one with recommendations to Chinese decision-makers on improving refrigerant management practices, and one focusing on the potential for refrigerant recovery in automotive repair.

The “Sino-German Climate Change Cooperation – NDC Implementation” program serves as the knowledge hub for the IKI in China, promoting networking and exchange among IKI projects and facilitating exchange with political partners. In this role, it invited to this year’s IKI China Interface and Networking Workshop which took place from 28 to 29 August 2024. China is a priority country of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in which bilateral and regional projects focusing on combatting climate change as well as protecting the environment and biodiversity are being implemented.