DUBAI: Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also serving as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed China’s commitment to collaborating with other developing nations to create a green and low-carbon future.
Ding made these remarks during his address at the Group of 77 (G77) and China Leaders’ Summit, held in Dubai as part of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).
Ding highlighted China’s proactive yet cautious promotion of carbon peak and carbon neutrality targets in recent years. He emphasized that, while fulfilling international obligations, China has actively supported other developing countries in dealing with the challenges posed by climate change.
Recognizing the ongoing challenges in global climate governance, Ding called on the G77 and China to unite their voices and stand firm in upholding common interests. He urged for collective efforts to promote sustainable development, enhance the synergy of green transformation development strategies, and explore innovative approaches to balance development and environmental protection.
The vice premier emphasized the need to safeguard multilateralism, urging all parties involved to uphold the goals and principles outlined in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. Ding stressed the importance of joint promotion of equity and justice, urging collaborative efforts to make substantive progress in climate funding implementation and establish a framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation. He also highlighted the significance of the newly established Loss and Damage Fund, urging its full utilization.
Ding Xuexiang’s address signifies China’s continued commitment to global climate action and cooperation, encouraging a united front among developing nations to address the multifaceted challenges of climate change. The call for sustainable development, equitable climate funding, and strengthened multilateralism underscores China’s vision for a collective and effective response to the urgent global issue of climate change.
