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The Green Team Speaks to…Zhang Xiliang

Dr. Zhang Xiliang is Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Director of the Institute of Energy, Environment, and Economy at Tsinghua University. His current research interests include low-carbon energy economy transformation, integrated assessment of...

Strengthening Policy Coordination to Fully Operationalize China’s National Carbon Market

Deborah Lehr: “Is China Still the Global Leader on Climate Change?”

The world’s success in bringing down global greenhouse gas emissions is dependent on the actions of China, the world’s largest carbon emitter. BY Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director China’s claim to the mantle...

The Green Team Speaks to…LIU HANWU

Liu Hanwu is the President of China Hubei Emission Exchange and he has rich experiences in financial market operations and management, capital management, and carbon markets. Since 2012, Liu has been managing Hubei Carbon Emission...

The Green Team Speaks to…XING’AN GE

Mr. Xing'an GE is the President and CEO of China Emissions Exchange Shenzhen (CEEX), and the Secretary-General of Shenzhen Green Finance Committee (Shenzhen GFC). He is also the member of the Advisory Committee of Sustainable...

One Step Closer as China Releases Draft Rules for National Carbon Market

By Gracie Sun China’s national carbon market development took an important step forward earlier this month with the release of the long-awaited “Interim Regulations on the Management of Carbon Emissions Trading – Draft” (Interim Regulations)...

China to Establish Carbon Futures Exchange

For all intents and purposes, China’s national carbon market is still in development—though it has been officially announced. In terms of the futures trading for the market, it has been confirmed to be established in...

Issue #10 — April 2019

Governance of China’s National Carbon Market

The Plan for Markets to Finance Chinese Sustainability

At China’s annual economic work conference last month, President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to being a world leader in green finance. Finding ways to use market mechanisms to help pay for the country’s ambitious program...