Ongoing Research

This study examines China’s role in global climate governance in the current international context. In 2026, the SPS will focus on policies for China to achieve its new emission reduction target through 2035 under the Paris Agreement (the so-called Nationally Determined Contributions).

This study examines policies for China to achieve the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s (KMGBF) 30×30 targets, synergies between biodiversity and climate goals, and how nature conservation can create socioeconomic benefits. This year, the study will explore synergies between the KMGBF and the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, or “High Seas Treaty”, which will enter into force in 2026.

This study focuses on China’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables, the development and deployment of new energy systems, and the role of technological innovation in advancing low-carbon industries.

This study explores new financial models that can support the low-carbon transition of industries in China, advance green technologies, and mitigate social impacts from the energy transition.

This study explores China’s low-carbon transition of key marine sectors—including transport and fishing—how oceans can contribute to China’s carbon neutrality goal, and financial solutions for advancing a sustainable blue economy.

This study explores opportunities for high-quality circular economy development in key sectors, such as textiles and chemicals, the economic impact of circular economy practices, and new technologies and business models that can promote circularity.

This study explores energy transition policies for China’s traditional coal regions, just transition policies, industrial decarbonization and diversification measures, and Chinese and international energy transition lessons.

This study reviews China’s green international development policies, identifies key development opportunities and challenges within the current international context, and proposes new models for global cooperation on green development.

This study assesses trends, opportunities, and challenges at the intersection of China’s energy transition and environmental protection policies.

This study examines Chinese and international climate adaptation strategies across policy areas including agriculture and food supply, urban, transport, and ecology.