People’s Republic of China Issues Report: China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change (2012)

People’s Republic of China Issues Report: China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change (2012)

by Taryn Rucinski

This past week, The National Development and Reform Commission for The People’s Republic of China, issued a version of a white paper titiled, China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change (2012) [available in English].  According to news reports, the 30-page document "outlines actions taken by the Chinese government to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It also documents measures to promote the building of low-carbon communities and advance international negotiation and cooperation." China Issues Report Addressing Climate Change, Xinhua (Nov. 21, 2012).