Low-carbon Transition of Traditional Energy Regions in China

The transition to move away from fossil fuels has become a shared responsibility of governments and the international community. The regional differences in energy distribution are significant factors influencing the realization of energy transition. The use of fossil fuels is one of the main reasons for the intensification of global climate change, and achieving the long-term temperature control goal of 1.5°C set out in the Paris Agreement requires sustained efforts to reduce emissions.

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) explicitly stated that countries must “transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and fair manner within the energy system,” and proposed that global renewable energy installed capacity be tripled by 2030 compared to 2022, accelerating the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. At the same time, COP28 pointed out that regional differences in energy distribution are important factors affecting the realization of energy transition.

This project first proposes the concept of China’s Coal Triangle Area. Studying the low-carbon transformation of this region is of great significance for promoting the energy transition of China and even the world.

Task Force: - Topic: Climate Year: 2024 Phase: Phase VII (2022-2027) Concluded