Climate Change

• Examine the impact of climate change on the Silk Road, from

• desertification in Central Asia to melting glaciers in the Himalayas. 

• This section discusses how climate change is altering the landscapes of the Silk Road and what measures are being taken to mitigate its effects.

Contents

Introduction_________________________________________________________1

1. New Arrangements on Combating Climate Change.....................3

1.1 Improving the Top-level Design for Tackling Climate Change.3

1.2 Formulating Mid-term and Long-term Strategies for Addressing

Greenhouse Gas Emissions.........................................5

1.3 Formulating and Implementing the National Strategy for Climate

Change Adaptation................................................6

2. Mitigating Climate Change________________________________________7

2.1 Adjusting the Industrial Structure..........................7

2.2 Optimizing the Energy Mix...................................9

2.3 Promoting Energy Conservation and Efficiency Improvement...13

2.4 Controlling Non-Carbon Dioxide GHG Emissions..............19

2.5 Enhancing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Ecosystems............23

2.6 Increasing Synergy between Reducing Pollution and Bringing Down

Carbon Dioxide Emissions........................................26

2.7 Deepening Pilot and Demonstration Programs................28

3. Adapting to Climate Change______________________________________29

3.1 Strengthening Climate Change Monitoring, Early Warning and Risk Management....................................................29

3.2 Improving the Capability of Natural Ecosystems in Climate Change

Adaptation......................................................32

3.3 Strengthening the Capability of Economic and Social Systems in

Climate Change Adaptation.......................................34

3.4 Improving the Climate Resilience of Key Vulnerable Areas...36

4. Improving Policy Systems and Support.............................39

4.1 Promoting Legislation and Standard Formulation.............39

4.2 Improving Economic Policies................................40

4.3 Promoting the Development of the National Carbon Emission Trading

Market..........................................................44

4.4 Accelerating the Development of Greenhouse Gas Statistical,

Accounting and Monitoring System................................46

4.5 Strengthening the Support of Scientific and Technological Innovation47

4.6 Strengthening Professional Training and Capacity Building..50

4.7 Action for Green and Low-carbon Society....................51

5. Actively Getting Involved in Global Governance in Response to Climate

Change...............................................................55

5.1 Deepening High-Level Exchanges on Climate Change...........55

5.2 Promoting Multilateral and Bilateral Climate Change Negotiations.61

5.3 Strengthening Pragmatic Cooperation on Climate Change......63

6. Basic Positions and Propositions on the 27th Conference of the Parties

to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.........67