Cover Image

China's Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategies and Pathways : Comprehensive Report.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Tsinghua University et al., Institute of.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Electronic books.
Online Access:Click to View
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • List of the Research Projects of China's Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategies and Pathways
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations and Units of Measure
  • Abbreviations
  • Units of Measure
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Global Climate Change Impact and Response
  • 1.1.1 The Global Impact of Climate Change
  • 1.1.2 The Impact of Climate Change on China
  • 1.2 Theoretical Framework
  • 1.2.1 Climate Change and Sustainable Development
  • 1.2.2 Promote the Coordinated Governance of Climate, Energy and Environment
  • 1.2.3 Pathways and Technology Options to Mitigating Climate Change
  • 1.2.4 Nature-Based Solutions
  • 1.3 China's Policies on Low-Carbon Transition
  • 1.3.1 Green Development and the Construction of Ecological Civilization
  • 1.3.2 Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization and New Development Philosophies for the New Era
  • 1.4 Research Objectives and Overall Structure
  • 1.4.1 Context and Objectives
  • 1.4.2 Research Framework and Scenarios
  • 1.4.3 Overall Structure
  • References
  • 2 The State and Trend of China's Low-Carbon Development
  • 2.1 New Paradigm of Global Response to Climate Change Under the Paris Agreement
  • 2.2 The State and Outlook of China's Domestic Low-Carbon Transition
  • 2.2.1 The New Situation of China's Low-Carbon Transition
  • 2.2.2 Scenario Analysis of Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction During the 14th FYP Period
  • 2.2.3 Challenges and Arduous Tasks Facing China for Rapid Low-Carbon Transition
  • 2.3 China's Long-Term Economic and Social Development Prospects
  • 2.3.1 Population and Urbanization Rate
  • 2.3.2 Economic Growth and Changes in Industrial Structure
  • 2.3.3 Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions
  • References
  • 3 End-Use Energy Consumption &amp
  • CO2 Emissions
  • 3.1 Industrial Sector.
  • 3.1.1 Current Development and Trend of the Industrial Sector
  • 3.1.2 Key Findings of Scenario Analysis
  • 3.1.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Investment in Different Scenarios
  • 3.1.4 Key Pathways and Policy Enablers
  • 3.2 Building Sector
  • 3.2.1 Status and Trend
  • 3.2.2 Scenario Analysis
  • 3.2.3 Evaluation of Emission Reduction Technologies and Pathways
  • 3.2.4 Implementation Pathway &amp
  • Policy Recommendations
  • 3.3 Transportation Sector
  • 3.3.1 Development &amp
  • Trend of the Transportation Sector
  • 3.3.2 Future Development and Scenario Setting
  • 3.3.3 Analysis of Different Scenarios
  • 3.3.4 Goals, Pathways and Policy Recommendations for Low Carbon Development
  • References
  • 4 Power Sector
  • 4.1 Power Demand Forecasting and Research Methods
  • 4.1.1 End-Use Sectors' Demand Forecast
  • 4.1.2 Scenario Setting and Research Methods
  • 4.2 Low-Carbon Pathways for the Power Sector
  • 4.2.1 Installed Capacity and Power Generation of Different Emission Reduction Pathways
  • 4.2.2 Application of CCS and BECCS Technologies
  • 4.2.3 Carbon Emission Trajectories of the Power Sector Under Different Scenarios
  • 4.2.4 Demand for Emission Reduction Technologies Under Different Scenarios
  • 4.3 Crucial Problems and Solutions for the Low-Carbon Transition of the Power Sector
  • 4.3.1 Operation Security of the Power Grid
  • 4.3.2 Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Units
  • 4.4 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
  • References
  • 5 Primary Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions
  • 5.1 Analysis of China's Future Primary Energy Consumption
  • 5.1.1 Total Primary Energy Consumption
  • 5.1.2 Mix of Primary Energy Consumption
  • 5.1.3 CO2 Emissions Under Different Scenarios
  • 5.2 Economic Analysis of Emissions Reduction in the Energy System
  • 5.2.1 Introduction of the Energy Economic Analysis Model
  • 5.2.2 Carbon Price
  • 5.2.3 GDP Losses.
  • 5.3 Synergy Between Deep Decarbonization and Environment Improvement
  • 5.4 Policy Suggestions
  • References
  • 6 Non-CO2 GHG Emissions
  • 6.1 Scope and Status of Non-CO2 GHG Emissions
  • 6.2 Scenarios and Results of Non-CO2 GHG Emissions
  • 6.2.1 Non-CO2 GHG Emissions Under the Policy Scenario
  • 6.2.2 The Emission Reduction Potential of Non-CO2 GHGs
  • 6.3 Important Technologies and Measures to Reduce Non-CO2 GHG Emissions
  • 6.3.1 Key Technologies for Non-CO2 Emission Reduction
  • 6.3.2 Key Measures for Non-CO2 Emission Reduction
  • 6.3.3 Emission Reduction Cost of Non-CO2 GHG Emissions
  • 6.3.4 Nature-Based Solutions
  • References
  • 7 Technical Support for Long-Term Deep Decarbonization
  • 7.1 Comprehensive Cost-Benefit Analysis of Long-Term Deep Decarbonization Technologies
  • 7.1.1 Research Background
  • 7.1.2 Dimensions of Analysis
  • 7.1.3 Horizontal Comparison of Key Technologies and Priorities
  • 7.1.4 The Strategic Importance of Advanced Low-Carbon Technologies to Deep Decarbonization
  • 7.1.5 Conclusions and Suggestions
  • 7.2 Evaluation of Deep Decarbonization Technologies
  • 7.2.1 Deep Decarbonization Technologies for Energy and Power Storage Systems
  • 7.2.2 Deep Decarbonization Technologies for Industrial Processes
  • 7.2.3 Deep Decarbonization Technologies for Transport Sector
  • 7.2.4 Negative CO2 Emission and Carbon Geoengineering Technologies
  • References
  • 8 Investment and Cost Analysis for Implementing a Low Emission Strategy
  • 8.1 Energy Investment Needs
  • 8.1.1 Investment on the Energy Supply Side
  • 8.1.2 Investment on the Energy Demand Side
  • 8.1.3 Total Investment Needs
  • 8.2 Energy Cost Analysis
  • 8.2.1 Cost of Electricity Supply
  • 8.2.2 Cost of Energy Use in the Entire Society
  • 8.3 Summary
  • References
  • 9 Long-Term Low-Carbon Transition Pathways.
  • 9.1 Implementing and Reinforcing NDC Targets and Actions for 2030
  • 9.1.1 Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions
  • 9.1.2 Policies and Measures for Enhanced NDC Targets and Actions
  • 9.2 Analysis of Long-Term Emission Reduction Pathway Driven by the 2 ℃ Target
  • 9.2.1 Comprehensive Analysis of the 2 ℃ Target Path Scenario
  • 9.2.2 Pathway Analysis of the 2 ℃ Target Path Scenario
  • 9.2.3 Result of the 2 ℃ Target Path Through Different Statistical Methods
  • 9.2.4 Analysis on Transition of All Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2 ℃ Target Path
  • 9.3 Analysis of Net Zero CO2 Emissions Pathway Driven by the 1.5 ℃ Target
  • 9.3.1 Scenario Analysis on 1.5 ℃ Target-oriented Net-zero Development Path
  • 9.3.2 Comprehensive Analysis on GHG Emissions in the 1.5 ℃ Target Path
  • 9.3.3 Analysis on the Transition from the 2 ℃ Target Path to the 1.5 ℃ Target Path
  • 9.4 Conclusions and Suggestions
  • References
  • 10 Strategic Linchpins and Policy Safeguards
  • 10.1 Policies and Measures for China's Low-Carbon Development
  • 10.1.1 Put in Place and Perpetuate a Complete and Comprehensive Policy Framework
  • 10.1.2 Goal-Oriented Planning, Administrative Mandates, and Market Measures
  • 10.1.3 Strengthen the Coordinated Governance of Environment and Climate Change
  • 10.2 Strategic Linchpins and Policy Safeguards for China's Long-Term Low-Carbon Development
  • 10.2.1 Defining Climate Change Strategy in National Priority and Embed the Pathway of Deep Decarbonization in the Overall Development Goals and Strategies
  • 10.2.2 Adhere to New Development Concept, Spur Industrial Restructuring and Upgrading, and Facilitate Green, Low-Carbon, Circular Economical Transformation
  • 10.2.3 Further Improvement in Energy Conservation and Efficiency for End Use and Facilitate the Substitution of Electricity and Hydrogen for Direct Use of Fossil Energy.
  • 10.2.4 Speed up the Decarbonization of Energy Mix and Ensure Clean, Safe, and Economical Energy Supply
  • 10.2.5 Push Forward the Reduction of Non-CO2 GHG Emissions, and Take Measures to Reduce Economy-Wide GHG Emissions
  • 10.2.6 Attach Importance to Urban Energy Conservation to Drive the Change of Consumption Patterns and the Construction of a Low-Carbon Society
  • 10.2.7 Promote Coordinated and Balanced Regional Development and a Differentiated Low-Carbon Transition in Line with Local Conditions
  • 10.2.8 Harmonize Measures for Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Improvement
  • 10.2.9 Improve the Institutional Arrangement for Addressing Climate Change and Form a Policy System, Investment and Financing Mechanism, and Market System
  • 10.2.10 Promote Global Climate Governance and International Cooperation, and Advance the Construction of Global Ecological Civilization and a Community with a Shared Future for Humankind
  • References
  • 11 Global Climate Governance and International Cooperation
  • 11.1 The History of Global Climate Governance
  • 11.2 Several Core and Focal Issues in Global Climate Governance
  • 11.2.1 The Principle of Equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
  • 11.2.2 Positioning China as a Developing Country
  • 11.2.3 The 1.5 ℃ Global Temperature Target
  • 11.2.4 Carbon Pricing and Carbon Border Tax
  • 11.3 Intensive Engagement and Active Leadership in Global Climate Governance and International Cooperation
  • 11.3.1 Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization Is of Important Guiding Significance to Global Low-Carbon Development and Transformation
  • 11.3.2 Actively Promote and Lead the Process of Global Climate Governance and Climate Negotiations.
  • 11.3.3 Actively Promote International Cooperation on Climate Change and South-South Cooperation on Climate Change Under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Similar Items