Why China needs to become nature positive and how to do it
2022年1月17日 · China is in a unique position to lead the transition to a carbon neutral and nature positive economy. World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy Report Series comes out with a deep dive on China, highlighting which 15 nature positive business transitions could create USD1.9 trillion in annual business value and 88 million new jobs by 2030 in ...
Nature positive start-ups for China's carbon neutral economy
2024年6月26日 · SEED Nature is committed to protecting and utilizing endangered plants in China’s Gaoligong mountains. SEED Nature collaborates with local communities to develop ecotourism and nature education, providing environmentally-friendly business opportunities and increasing community income.
Building a nature-positive future with systematic land use
2023年7月5日 · According to the World Economic Forum’s insight report Seizing Business Opportunities in China’s Transition Towards a Nature-positive Economy, nature-positive transitions in food and land-use-related sectors could create $502 billion of annual business value and 29 million jobs by 2030 in China.
Nature can be China's strongest ally in the fight against climate ...
2020年12月2日 · Chief China Advisor, Business for Nature (BfN), China Director & Ambassador for CBD COP15, WBCSD China's pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2060 is the biggest stated climate goal to-date. Nature-based solutions could provide a third of …
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2023年12月11日 · With 55% of global GDP and more than half the value of China’s stock markets reliant on ecosystem services, the business case for nature is clear. Towards Nature Positive: Corporate and Financial Institution Practices in China , written by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with PwC China, highlights the economic imperative to protect ...
3 reasons to take the long view on China | World Economic Forum
2024年1月3日 · China’s onshore equity and bond markets are the second largest in the world. And China was the top equity capital raising market in 2022, accounting for 39% of global IPO issuance, and is on track to maintain its leading position in 2023. It’s a remarkable feat when you consider that the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges were only ...
Chunquan Zhu - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
2024年8月9日 · Dr. Chunquan Zhu, Head of Nature Initiatives & TFA, China. WEF Beijing Representative Office. Most recently Dr. Chunquan Zhu served as the IUCN Country Representative for China. Among his accomplishments are the initiation and development of a new concept of Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP), the pilot testing of the national park and protected area systems in China, and the initiation of FSC ...
How enterprises are meeting China's dual carbon targets | World ...
2023年7月27日 · China’s macro policies provide a strong foundation for achieving comprehensive net-zero, nature-positive transformation. It has established a policy system called “1+N” for carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. The “1” refers to top-level design, while “N” represents specific implementation plans for key areas and sectors ...
China's approach to data and AI is changing. Here's how | World ...
2024年1月11日 · China’s industrial policy towards data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing. The fresh approach could be a model for developing economies to follow — but the nature of AI innovation and expansion means they also risk being left behind.
China's unique opportunity to tackle deforestation
2022年7月21日 · China’s timber imports, exports and domestic production by volume (million m3 in roundwood equivalent) Image: Centre for Nature and Climate Creating clear guidance on regulations In 2019, the Chinese government introduced major revisions to the Forest Law , which forbids any enterprise or individual from handling timber they know to be ...