National Plan for Tackling Climate Change 2014-2020 (People's Republic of China)
The National Plan for Tackling Climate Change of the People's Republic of China embodies the government strategy for climate action including mitigation, adaptation, scientific research and public awareness.
The targets enunciated in the plan are:
- Reducing carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 40 to 45% compared to 2005 levels by 2020
- Increasing the proportion of non-fossil fuels utilized by 15% for primary energy consumption
- Increasing the forest area by 40m ha and stock volume by 40m
The document includes discussions on:
- Status Quo and Prospects
- Guiding Ideology and Basic Principles
- Controlling Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Adapting to Climate Change Impacts
- Implementation of Pilot Demonstration Projects
- Improving Regional Climate Change Policies
- Improving the Incentive and Restraint Mechanisms
- Strengthening Scientific and Technological Support
- Strengthening Capacity Building
- Deepening International Exchange and Cooperation
- Organization and Implementation