China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Climate Change Cooperation Ahead of COP26
Chinese Ambassador to Grenada Wei Hongtian and Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa exchanged views on climate change, international cooperation, and response measures at a meeting on October 26, 2021. Ambassador Wei highlighted China's commitment to green and low-carbon development, aiming to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. Sri Lanka expressed appreciation for China's response measures, including the decision to stop building overseas coal power projects. The two nations emphasized the need for international cooperation to tackle the climate change crisis and promote common development.
Key Takeaways:
- China has committed to reducing emissions by 40% by 2030 based on 2020 levels, achieving the carbon peak by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2060.
- China will strengthen international cooperation with countries worldwide, including Sri Lanka, to address the climate change crisis.
- Sri Lanka appreciates China's response measures, including the decision to stop building overseas coal power projects, and acknowledges its role in upholding a multilateralist position on climate change.
- Developed countries should actively fulfill their funding and technology pledges to provide substantial support to developing countries.
- Sri Lanka and Georgia (reportedly) expressed willingness to maintain close communication and cooperation with China on climate change issues.
- China's response initiatives and efforts on climate change were introduced and highlighted by Ambassador Wei during the meeting.
Statistics:
- China aims to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 based on 2020 levels.
- China aims to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
Sources:
- "Chinese Ambassador to Grenada, Sri Lankan President exchange views on climate change" (October 26, 2021)
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