With the fifth anniversary of the Paris Accords, China announces a strong shift to wind and solar renewable energy by 2030.

China is taking renewable energy to new levels by announcing higher goals in climate change mitigation and power generation. Speaking during the Climate Ambition Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the nation plans to generate 1,200 GW of energy using renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2030.

 “First, we have to close ranks and make new advances in climate governance that are characterized by cooperation and mutual benefit. To face the climate challenge, no one can stand aside and that unilateralism will lead nowhere. China welcomes the support of all countries for the Paris Agreement and its greatest contribution to the fight against climate change, ”said the President.

A report by Energía Limpia XXI highlighted that this important event organized by the United Nations is part of the celebrations of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, but it is also a way of reminding the world of the importance of all nations in mitigating climate change. .

Chinese President Xi Jinping also noted that “we need to increase ambition and foster a new climate governance architecture in which each side does its thing. Following the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, all countries should maximize actions in view of their respective national circumstances and capacities. Developed countries should increase support to developing countries in financing, technology and capacity building ”.

The president also mentioned the importance of a green recovery, urged all parties to strengthen confidence to adopt a new approach to climate governance of green economic revival. He stated: "It is important to promote a green and low-carbon way of life and production, to seek new opportunities and driving energies in green development."

Xi Jinping continued to announce more commitments from China for 2030 to meet the global climate challenge.

He said that China will reduce its CO2 emissions per unit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by more than 65 percent compared to the 2005 level, will make non-fossil energies around 25 percent of primary energy consumption, increase forest stocks by 6 billion cubic meters compared to 2005 and will raise its total installed capacity of wind and solar energy to more than 1,200 million kilowatts.

Noting that China is always faithful to its commitments, Xi Jinping said that China, guided by the new conceptions of development, will promote the green reconversion of socio-economic development through high-quality development in every line. "We will take concrete action to achieve the above goals, in order to make further contributions to the global response against climate change," added the Chinese president.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on all parties to build on the achievements of the past, work hand in hand for the strong and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, and embark on a new march of the global response against climate change.

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