China China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for Climate Change Response

Policy Targets F-Gas Restrictions, Nitrous Oxide Controls, and Product Carbon Footprints

China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for Climate Change Response

On July 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), together with 18 other central government agencies, released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Climate Change Response.

The plan outlines specific quantitative targets to be achieved by 2030, including reducing CO emissions per unit of GDP by 17% compared to 2025 levels and lowering CO₂ emissions per unit of product across industries covered by the national carbon emissions trading market by approximately 3% compared to 2025 levels. Additionally,

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ZOU Jiaqi

Researcher, Research & Consulting Dept. EnviX Ltd.

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Joined Envix in April 2026, currently focusing on the research and analysis of environmental regulations in China. Prior to this, acquired two years of experience as an editor for the international academic journal Sustainability, gaining extensive expertise in global sustainability trends and professional research.

Background

M.Sc. in Marine Science, China University of Geosciences.
Mainly focused on climate change research.

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