Energy Current: In Search of Net Zero System

To achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time window to control carbon emissions in order to keep the global temperature rise on average by 2100 well below 2 degree Celsius, what can policymakers from major ec...

Since 2020, not only some national governments but also many large multinational companies have announced their climate pledges - reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Among them are some oil and natural gas giants, such as BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are the majors in the industry and the top contributors of the carbon emissions across the corporate world. • How do we understand the majors’ mid-term and long-term climate strategies? • Shall the end-users of oil and gas...

There are two major economic measures to reduce carbon emissions of energy system, carbon pricing and industrial policy. Which one is better to deliver climate targets? What do the historical experiences of both emission trading systems and industrial policy in the E.U., China and the U.S. tell us? When competition rather than cooperation becomes the keyword in the new world economic order, will the Race to the Top industrial policy have a better chance to cut the global carbon emission...

With both population and economy growing, Africa shall pursue a leapfrogging strategy in achieving the net zero energy system in the next three decades. However, some significant factors need to be addressed, like upscaled investment, accelerated deployment of low carbon energy technology, and international financial support. In this episode, Jean-Benoit Fournier, a Canadian expert on climate financing and strategy, shares his observations and thoughts based on his first-hand exper...

For years China has dominated in the global supply chains of critical minerals, which are crucial to deploying low carbon energy technology and accelerating the global energy transition. Particularly, China's dominance is very apparent in the global supplies of rare earth, graphite, manganese and cobalt. These minerals are critical to the production of electric vehicle batteries and wind power turbines. However, the food and oil & natural gas supply chains disruptions resulted from t...

While the world enters a de-globalization era and the relationship between China and the U.S. turns from bad to worse, policy makers from many high-income countries prioritize de-risking the supply chains and diversifying trading activities, such as increasing the security of the critical minerals supply. Will this big policy change hold back the low carbon energy technology deployment in terms of pace and cost-effectiveness?Could the restructuring accelerate the formation of two economi...

U.S. – China climate cooperation is a crucial issue when we talk about tackling climate crisis. However, the bilateral relationship has been declining in the recent years, particularly since 2020. Under such a difficult situation, where will the U.S.-China climate and clean energy collaboration go? What lessons can the past cooperation experience imply? The G7 Summit in Japan last week may suggest that the 7 most developed economies are coordinating their industrial policies to pursue a more ...

Nuclear power plays an important role in the energy system in many big economies around the world. There are many debates related to this energy source, from energy security to addressing climate change to environmental and social justice. While some countries, like Germany, shut down the last nuclear power plants, others, like China, are still building new ones. Based on a new study published in the academic journal, Nature Energy, Ms. Lyssa Freese, a scientist from the Massachusetts Institu...

How to address public crisis implies a nation’s complicated institutional setting of economic, political, and cultural preferences and tolerance. A society’s resilience in mitigating the crisis, from environmental pollution disasters to global pandemics to climate change, depends on the interaction between crisis and evolving institutions. In other word, it relies on whether policymakers are able to learn lessons from crises and renew institutions in order to face future challenges. Fighting ...

To achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time window to control carbon emissions in order to keep the global temperature rise on average by 2100 well below 2 degree Celsius, what can policymakers from major ec...

The intense rivalry between the U.S. and China, the ongoing brutal war between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential geopolitical conflict risk in the South China Sea remain the big challenges to addressing the climate crisis via productive international cooperation. Under the complicated domestic and international situations and uncertainties, how can we understand the climate policy and actions in both the United States and China? Where could the fragile relationship between the two countri...

The intense rivalry between U.S. and China, the ongoing brutal war between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential geopolitical conflict risk in the South China Sea remain the big challenges to addressing the climate crisis via productive international cooperation. Under the complicated domestic and international situations and uncertainties, how can we understand the climate policy and actions in both the United States and China? Where could the fragile partnership between the two countries go...

Indian Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) adventure plays a significant role in both providing sustainable mobility services and materializing its long-term national carbon neutrality goal. What does the road transport decarbonization in the past ten years inform its future ambition? Under the various challenges, from the global energy crisis, and supply chain restructuring, to economic recession and big powers competition, how can India strike a balance between climate actions and energy security?...

Despite the high expectation in decarbonizing the fossil fuels sectors for years, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has not been scaled up. In the next 5-10 years, will comprehensive technology be a game changer in global climate mitigations? Can the oil and gas giants in the Middle East countries sustain their business in the future by both producing carbon as usual and sinking carbon as a world carbon storage hub? May carbon markets, either regional or national, make CCS business cost-effect...

Compared to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) have lagged during the electrification of the road transport sector across the world in the past ten years. Under the new context related to technological competition among economic powers, the energy crisis enhanced by the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe, the global supply chain security of critical materials in BEV manufacturing, as well as the greater role of hydrogen in energy transition, its worthy of re-evaluat...

Enacted in 2021, China’s National Carbon Market based on tradable performance standard, was promoted as a new effort to engage with international climate policy. It’s too early to assess the emissions reduction impact of the so-called biggest carbon market in the world. Despite of the essential differences of market design, contextual institutions and the mild effects of the California’s system in delivering carbon emissions reduction and environmental justice, Professor Alex Wang of UCLA Sch...

Japan's Green Transformation Plan is the latest national strategy in pursuit of energy transition and carbon neutrality by 2050. As a major economy with probably the highest energy efficiency standard and greatest dependency on fossil fuels import around the world, Japan faces a range of challenges. Professor Jusen Asuka from Tohoku University in Japan discusses how the new policies on offshore wind and solar PV may play a big part and why the next generational nuclear power technology could ...

Indian Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) adventure plays a significant role in both providing sustainable mobility services and materializing its long-term national carbon neutrality goal. What does the road transport decarbonization in the past ten years inform its future ambition? Under the various challenges, from global energy crisis, supply chain restructuring, to economic recession and big powers competition, how can India strike a balance between climate actions and energy security? By 2030...

The mutual benefits of economic growth between China and Australia had pushed the bilateral cooperation on science and technology, particularly the climate related technology, to a new level until a few years ago. However, the relationship has been deteriorating since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does the dramatic change mean to Australian international scientific collaboration in the region? Do the sea changes of geopolitical situation between the two states and bey...

In 1980-2015, China experienced one of the longest economic expansion in the modern era. While playing a significant role in supplying affordable and reliable electricity, hydropower has also caused undisputed and large negative impacts on social, ecological and cultural aspects. Dr. Darrin Magee from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in America shares his research and observation on the controversy of China's hydropower development both in the past and in the present of pursuing carbon neutr...

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the first climate bill by U.S. federal government, will bring fundamental changes to American energy sector in terms of speeding up the penetration of low carbon technologies and clean power generation. Mr. Noah Lerner, who have gained working experience on energy decarbonization from private, non-profit and government sectors, discusses the opportunities facing climate friendly technologies investment in the U.S. as well as IRA’s implications in the internation...

What’s the beauty of Inflation Reduction Act? Why is it hard, if not impossible, for Republican Party to do something in undermining the law? How can the first American climate law advance the international climate policy and energy transition? Is there any tension between the climate law and the recent supreme court ruling on the West Virginia vs. EPA case? In this episode will an American legal scholar answer these questions. Support the Show.

International climate policy faces a range of challenges such as high energy costs and the deteriorating relationship between China and America. How will both domestic and international situations influence the near to medium-term climate actions of the three major actors, China, the U.S., and the EU? What could the climate cooperation among the three economies look like after the Taiwan Strait tension and American Inflation Reduction Act? Dr. Patrick Schroeder from the Royal Insti...

Since the first episode came out in September 2020, our team have produced over 60 episodes. Our discussions cover a variety of topics, from global climate negotiations to energy crisis, from decarbonization in healthcare sector to carbon pricing, from electric vehicles growth to China’s carbon neutrality strategy.As an independent think in China, Rock Environment and Energy Institute, the creator of this podcast, will walk into a new chapter in late 2022. By the third week of August 2022, we...

Despite of the high expectation in decarbonizing the fossil fuels sectors for years, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has not been scaled up. In the next 5-10 years, will the comprehensive technology be a game changer in the global climate mitigations? Can the oil and gas giants in the middle east countries sustain their business in the future by both producing carbon as usual and sinking carbon as world carbon storage center? May carbon markets, either regional or national, make CCS business...

As one of the most developed metropolitan areas, Hong Kong is a latecomer in the climate action arena in the region. By committing to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 last year, Hong Kong is catching up with other peer cities such as Tokyo and Seoul. In her annual policy address on October 6th 2021, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced some specific policy measures both in climate adaptation and mitigation. Can Hong Kong speed up its climate actions in the near future, like reducing the coal ...

We invited Dr. Mao Da, Director of Shenzhen Zero Waste (an environmental campaign group), to our program. He has over 18 years’ experiences in environmental field China/overseas and a well-known public figure on waste issues in China. Shenzhen Zero Waste has a very focused target, namely to reduce the toxic chemicals in consumer products on the major the E-commerce platforms like JD.com, Taobao, PDD... e.g. they started the campaign of reduce toxic chemicals in the children toy rubber d...

Right before the ease of Shanghai's two-month lock-down, China State Council has been intensively convened and formulating a package of measures to stimulate economic activities, in order to get the economy back on track and keep major economic indicators within an appropriate range. This episode firstly discussed the logics behind this stimulus plan, and then analyzed the energy-related measures in the package. It is obvious that focus has been given on energy security and stable elect...

The “New Energy Vehicles Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)”, launched on November 2nd, 2020, sets a target of an approximately 20% share for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in new vehicle sales by 2025. The annual market penetration rate of electric vehicles exceeds 13% in 2021, it’s therefore possible to achieve the 2025 target ahead of schedule. When China’s transport sector will reach peak carbon? Should China's 2025 market penetration target for electric vehicles be increased? If it is to ...

In April 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and England’s public healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to help the two organizations cooperate on activities to promote and facilitate the decarbonization of healthcare systems around the world. A similar Memorandum was signed between the WHO and the United States's Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) in January 2022. These could signal the beginning of international collective e...

In Feb 2022, Russia and China signed a new gas deal to supply 10 bcm of pipeline gas per annum to China, starting around 2025 for over 30 years from Russia’s Far East. This contract is in addition to an agreement signed in 2014 to provide 38 bcm over 30 years, and bringing the combined annual gas deliveries of Russian gas to China to 48 bcm per annum under the two pipelines. China utilized 360 bcm of natural gas in 2021 and is expected to reach approximately 600 bcm by 2030. In this episode, ...

The "Medium and Long-term Planning for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021-2035)", launched on March 23rd 2022, is a clear and strong message for supporting hydrogen development in China's 2060 carbon neutrality strategy context. Can China come on top in the competition to develop this new decarbonization technology among other major economies? Will the policy initiatives and institutional arrangements make China's green hydrogen or blue hydrogen manufacturing sector a forerunne...

In July 2020, the South Korean government announced its Green New Deal, which included a list of investment projects to propel the country into a green economy. In today’s episode, we’d like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Lin Jiaqiao from REEI and Ms. Chin Yusun from a Korea-based campaign group, Solutions For Our Climate discusses the Korea’s “Green New Deal” and coal financing in China and South Korea. We think the discussion may help our listeners to understand the role of Gr...

In 2021, the imported natural gas from Russia accounted for 40% of EU's annual gas consumption. Responding the Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, EU have chosen the most difficult strategy to cope with the most challenging situation. One thing that EU have no choice is to cut off its natural gas dependence on Russia as much and quick as possible. Today, we discuss a report, “A 10-Point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas” published by International Energ...

"The 2021 China Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change" gave a detailed analysis of the health impacts of climate change in China and what Chinese government may do to overcome these challenges. In this episode, REEI's Erin Pan and Ang Zhao dissects this report. As World Health Organization suggests, climate change becomes the largest public health threat in this century. The policy makers in China may work harder to take systematic measures to integrate health aspect int...

The coal power upsurge in 2021 may raise the concern that China faces more challenges on peaking its national carbon emissions before 2030. However the breakdown of electricity consumption may suggest that the downturn of economic growth, low urbanization and aging population will reduce the power demand in the near future. In addition, the slower infrastructure construction and the electrification of road transport sector may boost higher share of electricity in tertiary sector and residenti...

On 9 February 2022, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) organized an online meeting on stabilizing the price of thermal coal. The local energy regulatory authorities from major coal mining and coal power provinces and some large state-owned coal mining corporations attended this meeting. The national energy policy regulator’s new effort just after the Chinese New Year holiday might temporarily relax the pressure of thermal coal price rise. But in the end it is the dynamic of sup...

Recently, a focus on the development in hydrogen fuel has pushed FCEVs (Fuel cell electric vehicles) once again to the forefront of road transportation decarbonization. In today’s episode, we'd like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Ang Zhao discusses with Dr. Gregory Trencher about the potential of FCEVs and policy strategies from major players in the field, particularly in Japan. The exchange was based on a journal article by Dr. Trencher, "Overcoming barriers to developing and d...

In today’s episode, we'd like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Ang Zhao from REEI and Dr. Kenji Otsuka from the Institute of Developing Economies discussed the role of non-state actors in environmental governance in the Northeast Asia region. In 2021, we saw that non-state actors, including NGOs and industries, have been playing an increasingly significant roles in the global governance on climate related policy issues. We think the discussion may help our listeners to unders...

By publishing "Achieving a Carbon Neutral Energy System in China by 2060", Shell becomes another international organization to present a carbon neutral roadmap for China by the middle of this century. What are the additional inputs and different policy recommendations in Shell's report? Why does the report, which is based on the database of International Energy Agency(IEA), draw a conclusion quite different from IEA's study? In this episode, Zhao Ang and Yuan Yating explain the similarities a...

All climate mitigation actions have to be built upon quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon emissions. A newly launched database on carbon footprint of products in China aims to promote a participatory approach to support all kinds of organizations and businesses to assess the carbon footprint of products and services, as well as develop their carbon management strategies according to the assessments. However, the integrity of the database is far from sufficient. In ...

Many advancements in energy and climate policy in 2021 will still be significant in 2022. In today's episode we'd like to look into the potential challenges and opportunities surrounding China’s climate and energy events in 2022. We will discuss the power supply issue, how China's methane emission reduction commitment will be materialized and how China will enhance its NDCs ahead of the COP27 to be held in Egypt at the end of 2022.Support the Show.

On the last day of 2021, we would like to look back to all the episodes from this past year and see what we have learned from the major climate and energy events in 2021. At the same time, we would like to look ahead at an eventful year 2022 will bring. We've enjoyed sharing our podcast with our listeners this year, and we look forward to many more exciting episodes.Support the Show.

China's electricity shortage this past year has caused significant impact on the global manufacturing supply chain. The ripple effect of it has already been seen around the globe, affecting consumers directly with shortages from paint to electronics. In this episode, we want to dissect the reasoning behind these disruptions, who were affected and looking ahead at how China can continue to grow its economy while staying on track its carbon neutrality goals.Support the Show.

Tsinghua University 3E Institute of China, in collaboration with Chatham House of UK, published a series of three reports in December of 2021. These publications gave a well rounded and detailed examination into China's climate risk evaluation and estimated economic loss, case studies and lessons from the current Chinese climate risk governance strategies, and policy recommendations for climate risks management. Today's podcast episode gives a thorough run down of the reports. The reports wer...

The EU is taking a big step forward to address the "just" issue of waste trafficking by adopting new policy proposals. Environmental justice finally got another chance to be embedded into policy measure. In this episode, we are rebroadcasting a conversation on how to pursue an inclusive and just transition to circular economy which was recorded about a year ago. In the interview, Dr. Patrick Schroder, senior researcher of Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, talk...

Following COP26's "Global Methane Pledge" and "US-China Joint Climate Statement", China's methane reduction efforts became an area of international focus. In China's newest 14th Five Year Plan, Methane policies are set as priority for the first time. This episode takes a deep dive into the significance of Methane in combating climate change, and the 5 step action plan for methane reduction from Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment.Support the Show.

Healthcare sector accounts for around 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At COP26 in Glasgow, several countries and organizations committed to building a sustainable and low-carbon health system and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. In this episode, we will share healthcare decarbonization pathways and introduce two case studies for energy efficiency improvements in public hospitals in China.Support the Show.

As COP 26 concluded on Nov 13th, COP26 president Alok Sharma commented that “We have kept 1.5 degrees alive. But its pulse is weak, and it will only survive if we keep our promises and translate commitments into rapid action.” What led to his conclusion? In this episode, Yating Yuan and Jiaqiao Lin from REEI reviewed and shared their views on the outcomes of this COP, mainly focusing on coal phase-down pledge, Article 6 and climate finance. If you like this episode, don’t hesitate to share wi...

All eyes are on Glasgow as COP26 heads towards its last days of discussion. REEI’s Zhao Ang and Lin Jiaqiao starts the episode by summarizing key accomplishments and progress from COP26 this week. Following our last episode, where we interviewed Prof. Asuka from Tohoku University in Japan discussing issues related to COP and views on NDCs, this week we'll interview Mr. Lee Jieon (climate and energy coordinator with Korea Federation for Environmental Movements, KFEM), to discuss about th...

As COP 26 is ongoing in Glasgow, many countries have updated their NDCs. Are these NDCs ambitious enough to achieve the 1.5℃ target? What outcome are we expecting from COP 26? In this episode, Lin from REEI will talk with Prof. Jusen Asuka from Tohoku University about their views on NDCs, then move on to topics such as power shortages, role of coal and carbon border adjustment measures. Prof. Asuka supports more renewables and thinks Japan needs a quicker coal phase-out, that is technically p...

As one of the most developed metropolitan areas, Hong Kong is a latecomer in the climate action arena in the region. By committing to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 last year, Hong Kong is catching up with other peer cities such as Tokyo and Seoul. In her annual policy address on October 6th 2021, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced some specific policy measures both in climate adaptation and mitigation. Can Hong Kong speed up its climate actions in the near future, like reducing the coal ...

It's urgent and essential for China to place a decarbonization roadmap for the next 3-4 decades. Before COP26 Glasgow, International Energy Agency (IEA) presents a comprehensive energy sector decarbonization roadmap based on China's announced pledges scenario, in order to support the biggest international carbon emitter to take more active measures and commit to reduce the coal consumption more ambitiously. How reasonable is this analysis? Can China sustain its economic growth and replace its...

In recent months, many countries have experienced episodes of disruptive energy supply shortage due to various causes, either technically or structurally. China's power outages across many regions have hit the global supply chains. In response, the Chinese government enacts a new policy which allows coal-fired power generators to charge above the benchmark price that is set up by central regulator. The policy move is a step forward to pursue a market-based pricing mechanism of electricity des...

International Energy Agency just launched a decarbonization roadmap for China's energy sector before the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow. The positive and supportive analysis recommends Chinese policy makers to take more ambitious measures to speed up the decarbonization course by arguing the huge amount of social, economic and environmental benefits. Has the report overlooked the challenges that China faces such as slow economic growth, gigantic energy investment, and changing environment of indus...

The recent power outages in both industrial manufacturing and residential areas across some regions of China may be a result of various and differentiated causes, such as the high cost of coal and the central government controlling the growth of energy consumption in heavy industries. What about other reasons? REEI’s two researchers , Zhao and Lin, argue that the lack of market-based electricity tariff, power grid’s resilience to accommodate big share of renewable electricity, inflexibility o...

In October 2021, China announced it is moving forward to cease its oversea coal power investment. How ambitious is China’s move? Will this commitment mean the beginning of the end of coal? Before COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, will China set a higher target on coal, like suspending the domestic coal investment within a couple of years?Support the Show.

Today, we bring one of the most important bilateral relationships to the forefront and one of the most pressing challenges around our world to our discussion. Yes, we will discuss the climate diplomacy between U.S. and China. If you are interested in this topic, join us! The content of this issue is very exciting.Support the Show.

This episode introduce the concept of Health Impact Assessment, and how it is used to identify beneficial health outcomes while mitigating climate change within the road transportation industry around the world, specifically examining case studies from New Zealand and Netherlands. The episode also discusses China's first Health Impact Assessment tool in Shanghai and how that could significantly change policy development process in China. Support the Show.

In this episode, Zhao Ang and Lin Jiaqiao from REEI discuss the “hot” topic of China's carbon peaking, starting from the carbon peaking year in major economies and the 4 major driving forces, then introducing China's regional carbon peaking plans in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces (more developed regions in the Yangtze River Delta). The discrepancies of the regional plan and the national plan on carbon peaking are outlined by the hosts, which leads to the discussion on what China's future carb...

Today, our talk discusses the topic of natural gas, based on the newly released report called “China’s natural gas development 2021”.This report is jointly released by three authoritative organizations, and this year is the sixth year that the report has been released. The report released this year summarizes the details of China's development during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020). If you are interested in this content, listen to it!Support the Show.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management has experienced a structural change in 2011-2020, with incineration overtaking landfill as the No. 1 treatment technology. When decision makers aim to raise the incineration percentage from approximately 50% in 2020 to 65% by 2025, Chinese government have to consider waste management in the context of pursuing carbon neutrality by 2060. Decarbonizing the power system will gradually undermine the carbon emission reduction effects resulted from generating ...

While more frequent extreme weather events generate huge pressure towards the reliable and quality healthcare services, the sector have to fight two battles, improving its climate resilience and taking actions to reduce its carbon emissions. In this episode, we present a special conversation on why and how the healthcare sector should pursue a low carbon development by reducing the environmental and climate footprints. Interviewed by Beijing Energy Network, REEI co-founder, Mr. Ang Zhao, intr...

Continuing our talk on renewable transportation, this week we will dissect a newly released report by The China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) titled "China Automobile Low Carbon Action Plan Research Report 2021" that was released in July of 2021, using data from 2018-2020 representing current situation and examine scenario analysis for future trend regarding carbon neutrality in the transport sector, the report predicts China transportation development for the next 30 y...

How do you picture yourself traveling in 10 or 20 years? Will there by flying cars or under ocean trains? In today's episode, we discuss possibilities of the future of travel through interviews with industry experts, from battery technology, to AI advancements and the development of Electric Vehicles.Support the Show.

In this episode, we focus on a legislative proposal form European Commission, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which is a part of the “Fit for 55” packages unveiled on 14 July. The packed policy aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.- Will a CBAM fix the problem of carbon leakages?- Is a CBAM legal under existing WTO trade rules?- What is the reaction so far to a CBAM?- What is the impact of CBAM on China's export?Support the Show.

Since the start of covid-19 crisis, the heath industry has an increasing urgency to tackle climate change after seeing how environmental damage can significantly impact the health system. UK’s NHS has been a leader in decarbonizing its industry and shares its ambitious goals in the next two decades in this report. Support the Show.

With the support of the Vanke Foundation, we co-hosted a side event with C Team and The Climate Reality Project during the Asia Pacific Climate Week. Four guests were invited to the conference, namely Zhao Ang, Rocky Ma, Professor Don Henry and Professor ASUKA Jusen. They shared some insights on the development and technology of renewable energy at this conference. We recorded the content of this side event to share with our audience. I hope you can benefit from the content. If you have any q...

Featured guest: Sonia Roschnik, lead author of "Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization". REEI dissects the China profile from report "Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization" by Healthcare Without Harm, published in April 2021. This podcast specifically analyzes the fact sheet, emission projections, and possible action items pertaining to the Chinese healthcare system's unique situation.Support the Show.

Today we will take a look at a new report titled "Global Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization" by an international not-for-profit group called Healthcare Without Harm, in collaboration with Arup consulting group. This report  identifies a set of actions the health sector can take to align itself with the ambition of the Paris Agreement, while simultaneously achieving global health goals. If you are interested, start listening!Support the Show.

Today, we will discuss the gender issue in renewable energy development in Japan around a research report titled "Women in Community Energy in Japan". This report summarizes the results of a questionnaire survey of member organizations of Japan Community Power Association on the role of women in community energy projects. We are also honored to have Dr. Shota Furuya, the author of the report, join us on today's podcast !Support the Show.

Today we will continue to discuss the topic of electric vehicles. Focusing on Tesla, the leader in the electric vehicle industry. What impact will Tesla's development in China have on the Chinese electric vehicle market? What will China's electric vehicle policy determine? Listen to this episode now to find out the answer!Support the Show.

In today's episode, we want to examine China's attitude towards coal investments following G7's climate push towards stopping international funding for coal. Especially, taking a closer look into the climate and economical significance of Chinese coal investments, both domestically and internationally, and the technologies that require more rapid development and utilization. If you are interested, listen to it now!Support the Show.

Today, we will talk about a research article named “Assessing China’s efforts to pursue the 1.5°C warming limit”. It was published in the journal "Science" on April 22 and it was co-authored by several domestic and foreign researchers and scholars. Based on the existing scenario from global models and new national modeling, this research conducted a multi-model study to explore the consequences of China doing its part to reach the 1.5°C warming target under the Paris Agreement. If you're inte...

Today, we will share a report named "Zero-Carbon Investing: Opportunities from China’s Carbon Neutrality Goal”, which was published by Rocky Mountain Institute and the Investment Association of China. This report identifies seven key investment areas for China’s zero-carbon transition: resource recycling, energy efficiency, demand-side electrification, zero-carbon power generation, energy storage, hydrogen, and digitalization. If you are interested in this topic, welcome to listen to our podc...

In this podcast , we will discuss the report named “China’s Investments in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2020”. This report analyses the 2020 trends in Chinese investments in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It analyses the overall trends, regional and national investments, investment trends in different sectors, including energy, renewable energy and transport, and provides an overview of the major players. If you are interested, please listen!Support the Show.

Today, we will discuss the report, “Towards 2060 Carbon Neutrality: Focus on the opportunities and challenges on the road to decarbonization”, which is jointly completed by Hillhouse Industry and Innovation Institute and Institute of Green Finance and Sustainable Development (IFS). If you are interested in topics such as challenges and investment opportunities for China to achieve carbon neutrality, listen now!Support the Show.

Following last week's podcast, where Lin Jiaqiao of REEI shared his views of China’s carbon market at the invitation of Beijing Energy Network’s event, we dive into the Q & A session of China's carbon market construction this week. We also welcome you to send us relevant questions. You can find us through our LinkedIn account at Energy Transition and Carbon Pricing (ETCP).Support the Show.

China’s national carbon trading market officially opened for business in February 2021. The market is the biggest in the world and will have a significant positive impact on the global energy transition. It is the culmination of several pilot schemes around the country. At the invitation of Beijing Energy Network, Lin Jiaqiao of REEI participated in a round table discussion on carbon market, in which he shared his views on the current construction of China's carbon market. The content of the ...

Today, we’re going to talk about the report, “Pathways of Building Electrification and Urban Energy Transform Summary Report”, which is funded by the Energy Foundation and completed by Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd (IBR). Start listening!Support the Show.

Today we will share a research report on the peak of gasoline consumption in road transportation during the period of China's 14th five year plan. The research argues that China can achieve the peak of oil use in road transportation by 2024 if a variety of policy measures are implemented. By 2024, can China really achieve its road transport carbon peak emission? Listen to the show and discuss this topic with us!Support the Show.

What role can hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) play in decarbonizing road transport sector from now to 2050? Which country is the leader in the development of FCEV? What is China's strategy in this field? What obstacles does FCEV have to overcome in order to make meaningful contributions to achieving carbon neutrality in the long run among those potential leaders of FCEV? In this episode, REEI’s Ang Zhao has a discussion with Dr. Greg Trencher from Tohoku University from Japan on t...

Today, Yating and Zhao Ang will interpret China's long term low carbon development strategy and pathway towards decarbonization by 2060. Let's listen to our podcast!Support the Show.

Today, we will dissect a report on the Chinese carbon market, which summarizes the results of “2020 China Carbon Pricing Survey”. The survey was conducted by China Carbon Forum、ICF and Sino Carbon, supported by Norwegian Embassy, Environmental Defence Fund, and Energy Foundation in Beijing.Support the Show.

Today's topic is a discussion surrounding Low-emission Transport (LET). China needs a LET policy framework to accommodate the development of sustainable transport policies, from decision making level to execution. Let's take a look at what LET is through today's episode?  Original report in Chinese : http://www.reei.org.cn/publication/808Support the Show.

Today, we will bring you our commentary on the report: "China Dispersed Coal Management 2020", which was released in September by China Energy Conservation Association. This report reviews the situation of the dispersed coal management in China during the "13rd Five-Year Plan" period (2016-2020) and what the results were.Support the Show.

A just transition framework of circular economy can identify opportunities to reduce waste generation, stimulate product innovation, and support sustainable development. A research paper, “Promoting a Just Transition to an Inclusive Circular Economy” by Dr. Patrick Schroder published in April 2020 sets out a just transition approach. Mr. Ang Zhao from REEI discusses the paper with Dr. Schroder. The conversation touches the following questions: -How the author examines the different...

Welcome back to REEI Energy and Climate Podcast. Today, we invite Ms. Yusun Chin from Solutions For Our Climate to talk about Korea's Green New Deal. We will bring you our comments on Korea's Green New Deal, and discuss coal financing in China and South Korea, as well as the two countries' new climate commitments. *Note: The recording of today's podcast was completed two days before South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced that South Korea will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, so S...

Global environmental governance has witnessed a trend that non-state actors have played an increasingly important role in the past two decades, particularly in European countries and Northern America. A study by two researchers from Institute of Developing Economies in Japan argues that similar governance changes have been emerging in northeast Asian countries even though this type of development has been observed mostly in western countries. The study was recently published in The Pacif...

Hello everyone! Welcome back to our podcast. We sent through our five questions to the authors whose report we dissected in our last episode. We are glad that we have received a reply from the authors with The World Resources Institute China’s kind help. A reminder-the report we discussed in the last episode was: Optimization of Suzhou’s Carbon Emissions Peak Roadmap and A Long-term Vision for 2050. For our listeners, we translated the authors’ answers from Chinese into English and will uploa...

Welcome to REEI’s new episode of the Energy and Climate Podcast. In this episode, we bring you our commentary on the report : Optimisation of Suzhou’s Carbon Emissions Peak Roadmap and A Long-term Vision for 2050 that was jointly written by the World Resources Institute (WRI) China and the School of Environment at Nanjing University. A brief introduction to Suzhou City: Suzhou is located in the Yangtze River Delta, and famous for its classical Chinese gardens. The city lies between Shang...

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Welcome to the REEI (Rock Energy and Environment Institute) Energy and Climate Podcast. This is our first episode. We would like to have your comments and for you to join the discussion with us if you have questions. Today’s topic is the development of coal power in both Japan and China. For today’s programme, we invited Professor Jusen Asuka from the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies at Tohuko University in Japan. Main Contents: 1.The current situation of coal-fired power plants i...