PEACE PROJECT
On May 31, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) issued a blueprint for the high-quality development of new energy, aiming to accelerate the construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system in China. The following day, on June 1, nine government departments, including the NDRC and NEA, jointly released the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) for Renewable Energy Development, outlining major targets for the sector (see graphics).
Industry analysts believe the issuance of state-level policies conveys a positive signal for the development of the renewable energy industry, which will serve as a crucial means for the country to fulfill its commitment proposed in 2020 to reach a carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.
The time is now
According to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization on May 18, greenhouse gas concentrations, rising sea levels, and oceanic acidification, the ongoing decrease in the pH value of the Earth’s oceans caused by the uptick in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, all hit new records in 2021. Some glaciers even reached the point of no return.
UN Secretary General
