Active participation in global governance to address climate change.
Global efforts to combat climate change received a boost on the eve of the 54th World Earth Day, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for an "active participation" in addressing global climate governance. In a speech delivered earlier this year, Xi stressed the importance of achieving peak carbon emissions and promoting a low-carbon economy, as well as accelerating the construction of new energy systems and increasing the efficient use of coal resources.
21 April 2023
Meanwhile, recent studies conducted at the most northern scientific station in the world, located in Norway's Ny-Ålesund, have found alarming signs of climate change. Temperatures are rising, and glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, according to reports by China's Xinhua News Agency.
To combat these effects, individuals can make small changes in their daily lives to reduce carbon emissions, such as carpooling or using public transportation instead of driving alone. The Chinese government has also made efforts to address climate change through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to promote sustainable development and low-carbon growth in participating countries.
In this spirit of active participation, individuals can play their part in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. As the world observes Earth Day on April 22nd, let us all commit to making small changes in our lives that can add up to a significant impact on the environment.