Global Cooperation Urged Amid Climate Challenges at Beijing Conference
BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Experts from around the globe convened in Beijing to laud China’s initiatives for a green transition while advocating for increased international cooperation to combat urgent environmental issues.
At the annual meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), Huang Runqiu, the Chinese executive vice-chairperson and Minister of Ecology and Environment, emphasized that the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are undermining sustainable development. He called for global collective efforts to advance a green transition.
Huang pointed to China’s significant strides, including constructing the largest clean power systems and implementing ultra-low-emission technologies across major industries. He heralded China’s role as a leader in renewable energy, with 101 nuclear power plants operational or in the pipeline.
The meeting, themed “Pragmatic and Innovative Cooperation, Advancing Together for Green Development,” aims to formulate actionable recommendations for policy driven by extensive collaboration and research.
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Dabrusin, reiterated Canada’s commitment to environmental cooperation with China, highlighting their mutual benefits from CCICED’s recommendations on climate and sustainability.
Former Special Envoy on Climate Change Xie Zhenhua stressed the importance of collaborative efforts, urging nations to avoid unilateral paths and to enhance confidence in the implementation of climate commitments.
Achim Steiner, a former UN Development Programme administrator, praised China’s comprehensive environmental legislation. He called for systematic approaches to international cooperation in addressing complex global challenges.
Kristin Halvorsen from Norway underscored China’s dual role as an industrial and environmental leader, noting that its climate strategies serve as models for effective governance.
In conclusion, attendees acknowledged that strong international partnerships are essential for navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of climate change, reinforcing cooperation as both a strategic necessity and moral obligation for all nations.
Source: China Daily
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