Energy Current: In Search of Net Zero System

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By publishing "Achieving a Carbon Neutral Energy System in China by 2060", Shell becomes another international organization to present a carbon neutral roadmap for China by the middle of this century. What are the additional inputs and different policy recommendations in Shell's report? Why does the report, which is based on the database of International Energy Agency(IEA), draw a conclusion quite different from IEA's study? In this episode, Zhao Ang and Yuan Yating explain the similarities and difference of the two researches.

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All climate mitigation actions have to be built upon quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon emissions. A newly launched database on carbon footprint of products in China aims to promote a participatory approach to support all kinds of organizations and businesses to assess the carbon footprint of products and services, as well as develop their carbon management strategies according to the assessments. However, the integrity of the database is far from sufficient. In this episode, Ang Zhao and Jiaqiao Lin introduce how the database was developed, how to use the data points to inform relevant policy discussions, and where the database may be improved.

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Many advancements in energy and climate policy in 2021 will still be significant in 2022. In today's episode we'd like to look into the potential challenges and opportunities surrounding China’s climate and energy events in 2022. We will discuss the power supply issue, how China's methane emission reduction commitment will be materialized and how China will enhance its NDCs ahead of the COP27 to be held in Egypt at the end of 2022.

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On the last day of 2021, we would like to look back to all the episodes from this past year and see what we have learned from the major climate and energy events in 2021. At the same time, we would like to look ahead at an eventful year 2022 will bring. We've enjoyed sharing our podcast with our listeners this year, and we look forward to many more exciting episodes.

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China's electricity shortage this past year has caused significant impact on the global manufacturing supply chain. The ripple effect of it has already been seen around the globe, affecting consumers directly with shortages from paint to electronics. In this episode, we want to dissect the reasoning behind these disruptions, who were affected and looking ahead at how China can continue to grow its economy while staying on track its carbon neutrality goals.

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Tsinghua University 3E Institute of China, in collaboration with Chatham House of UK, published a series of three reports in December of 2021. These publications gave a well rounded and detailed examination into China's climate risk evaluation and estimated economic loss, case studies and lessons from the current Chinese climate risk governance strategies, and policy recommendations for climate risks management. Today's podcast episode gives a thorough run down of the reports. The reports were published in both Chinese and English, which you can find at link: http://www.3e.tsinghua.edu.cn/article/130

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The EU is taking a big step forward to address the "just" issue of waste trafficking by adopting new policy proposals. Environmental justice finally got another  chance to be embedded into policy measure. In this episode, we are rebroadcasting a conversation on how to pursue an inclusive and just transition to circular economy which was recorded about a year ago. In the interview, Dr. Patrick Schroder, senior researcher of Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, talked about his new research on inclusiveness and justice of transition to circular economy. This discussion may help our listeners gain a better understanding on EU’s new regulation on waste shipments and its implications on circular economy implementation in the future.

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Following COP26's "Global Methane Pledge" and "US-China Joint Climate Statement", China's methane reduction efforts became an area of international focus. In China's newest 14th Five Year Plan, Methane policies are set as priority for the first time. This episode takes a deep dive into the significance of Methane in combating climate change, and the 5 step action plan for methane reduction from Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

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Healthcare sector accounts for around 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At COP26 in Glasgow, several countries and organizations committed to building a sustainable and low-carbon health system and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. In this episode, we will share healthcare decarbonization pathways and introduce two case studies for energy efficiency improvements in public hospitals in China.

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As COP 26 concluded on Nov 13th, COP26 president Alok Sharma commented that “We have kept 1.5 degrees alive. But its pulse is weak, and it will only survive if we keep our promises and translate commitments into rapid action.” What led to his conclusion? In this episode, Yating Yuan and Jiaqiao Lin from REEI reviewed and shared their views on the outcomes of this COP, mainly focusing on coal phase-down pledge, Article 6 and climate finance. If you like this episode, don’t hesitate to share with others and follow our channel.

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