As summer temperatures soar, countries across the Global South are grappling with record-breaking heatwaves, droughts, and climate-driven displacement. From flooded villages to parched farmlands, the urgency of the climate crisis is impossible to ignore. 🌡️🌾
But amid the turmoil, China is stepping up as a key player in renewable energy and South-South cooperation. The country has doubled its solar and wind capacity since 2020, while funding green infrastructure projects in over 50 developing nations. 👷♀️⚡
At recent global climate talks, Chinese delegates pushed wealthier nations to 'match ambition with action' on emissions cuts and climate financing. 'Developing countries didn’t create this crisis, but we’re building solutions,' stated climate envoy Li Hui during a livestreamed panel.
Young activists are amplifying the call: 'This isn’t just about saving polar bears – it’s about survival for millions,' said Kenyan organizer Wanjira Mathai. With extreme weather projected to worsen, the race to decarbonize is heating up faster than a TikTok trend. 🐆📈
Reference(s):
cgtn.com