Editorial: Where China leads in alternative energy

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Editorial: Where China leads in alternative energy

Editorial: Where China leads in alternative energy

China’s Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals

Introduction

China has long been criticized for its slow progress in transitioning away from fossil fuels, which are major contributors to climate change. The country heavily relies on gasoline, natural gas, and coal to fuel its rapid economic growth, aiming to surpass the United States and Europe as the leading economic powerhouse.

Economic Growth and Energy Transition

Despite these criticisms, China has made remarkable strides in its economic development by utilizing its available energy sources while also considering the integration of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, into its energy mix.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

    The article discusses China’s efforts to include solar and wind power in its energy mix, indicating a connection to SDG 7 which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

    • Target 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
    • Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
  2. SDG 13: Climate Action

    The article mentions China’s push to wean developed nations from fossil fuels, highlighting its efforts to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    • Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
    • Indicator 13.1.1: Number of deaths, missing persons, and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
  3. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    The article mentions China’s economic growth and its efforts to replace the U.S. and Europe as top economic powerhouses, indicating a connection to SDG 9 which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.

    • Target 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes
    • Indicator 9.4.1: CO2 emission per unit of value added

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Target 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
SDG 13: Climate Action Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters Indicator 13.1.1: Number of deaths, missing persons, and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Target 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes Indicator 9.4.1: CO2 emission per unit of value added

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