As world leaders gather at #COP28 in Dubai, China’s climate strategy is stealing the spotlight. 🌍 A new report by energy experts Wood Mackenzie reveals a game-changing shift: nearly 60% of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects now focus on renewable energy, up from 37% a decade ago. Talk about a glow-up! 💡
Here’s the tea: Chinese firms have built 128 gigawatts of overseas power projects — more than the entire UK’s capacity. From solar farms to wind turbines, these projects are electrifying developing nations while slashing emissions. 🍃 And since China’s 2021 pledge to stop new overseas coal plants, 90% of proposed coal projects under BRI have been canceled. Now, 75% of ongoing builds are renewables. Mic drop? 🎤
From Pledges to Progress
China’s domestic climate hustle is just as wild. After committing to peak emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, analysts say it’s on track to hit targets years early. Translation? Lower per capita emissions than the U.S. and a template for global South nations. 🌏
While some historical heavy emitters lag, China’s mix of green tech exports and policy muscle offers a blueprint. As BRI evolves, its ‘sustainable future’ agenda could redefine global development — one solar panel at a time. ✨
