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ZHENJIANG, China, Oct. 18, 2021 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

On October 16, 5th International Low Carbon (Zhenjiang) Conference and 2021

Carbon Peak and Neutrality Jinshan Summit, with the theme of "Green and Low

Carbon Development: Industry, Energy, Technology" was held in Zhenjiang,

Jiangsu Province, according to the organization committee of International Low

Carbon Conference.

Carbon peak and Neutrality is a profound economic and social change. The

Chinese government announced in September 2020: strive to achieve carbon peak

by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. In the Chinese government's "Dual

Carbon" practice, Zhenjiang has always assumed the role of a pioneer.

Ma Minglong, Secretary of Zhenjiang Municipal Committee of the CPC said, "In

the past nine years of the low-carbon pilot, we have spared no effort to spread

low-carbon concepts, showcase low-carbon technologies, promote low-carbon

cooperation, and use the 'Zhenjiang Practice' of green and low-carbon

development, enriching the "China Plan" for climate and environmental

governance. As of 2021, the city's energy consumption per unit of GDP has

dropped by 37.7%, and its carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP has dropped

by 46.3%."

In the past nine years, Zhenjiang has promoted economic transformation and

industrial development through the exploration and practice of low-carbon

construction and green development. Since Zhenjiang vigorously carried out

chemical remediation in 2013, its chemical industry has dropped by more than

80% and gradually moved towards green high-end; various local laws and

regulations such as the "Regulations on the Protection of the Yangtze River

Coastline Resources in Zhenjiang " have been formulated; State Grid accelerates

the construction of Zhenjiang's new power system by creating clean and

interconnected smart grid and clean consumption model; many well-known domestic

financial institutions have made suggestions for Zhenjiang green economy

development. The green power of transformation and innovation of "Low-Carbon

Zhenjiang" make Zhenjiang burst into high-quality development vitality.

At the meeting, Chu Yonghong, Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province introduced,

"The 14th Five-Year Plan is a critical period for carbon peak. Zhenjiang must

effectively play its pioneer role in the carbon battle."

Aiming at the goal, Zhenjiang will develop the "Nine Ones" construction from

four aspects: low-carbon carrier construction, technology research, market

operation, and capacity improvement, to implement the "Zhenjiang Answers" of

carbon peak and neutrality.

Source: The Organization Committee of International Low Carbon Conference