Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Technology and Policy Options

Abstract

China has adopted a wide range of measures in the energy sector including energy conservation, renewable energy, and nuclear energy development, as well as in the field of climate change adaptation. These practical actions enabled China to achieve considerable progress and development in climate change mitigation and adaptation, which also provides strong support for China's transition to a low-carbon economy. Under the scenario of global temperature rising more than 3 degrees C in the future, implementing adaptation actions in China will require additional capital inputs, new policy guidance, and strengthened research and development of new technologies, in order to offset the negative impacts of climate change. By reinforcing policies and promoting technological advancement, China may expect its CO2 emissions to peak before 2030, or even 2025, to contribute to meeting the target of limiting global warming to 2 degrees C.