The reason for climate change is the growth of the population and the increase of a consumption intensive lifestyle. In consciousness of this negative trend "the EU and Chinaconsider climate action and the clean energy transition an imperative more important than ever." Especially since the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement a major role in combating climate change is awarded to China and the European Union. Therefore, this term paper outlines the relevance of a consensus in climate change issues between the People's Republic of China and the EU.
Over the last 50 decades, meetings and agreements have developed and tried to implement solution approaches to reduce climate changes. Several agreements focused especially on a multilateral level approach such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Especially strong economic nations have a large impact to climate change.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Policy Field: Climate Change
- Historical overview of the development from economic partners to climate partners
- Climate Cooperation between China and the EU
- Emission Trading System
- Conclusion
- Literature Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines the significance of a consensus on climate change issues between the People's Republic of China and the European Union. It explores the historical development of their relationship, focusing on the shift from primarily economic to climate partnership. The paper analyzes the key elements of their climate cooperation, including the Emission Trading System, and concludes with a discussion on the importance of this consensus in addressing global climate challenges.
- The significance of a consensus on climate change between China and the EU.
- The historical development of the China-EU relationship, from economic partners to climate partners.
- Key aspects of climate cooperation between China and the EU.
- The role of the Emission Trading System in reducing carbon emissions.
- The impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on China-EU cooperation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The introduction highlights the urgency of climate change and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between major players like China and the EU, especially after the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
- Chapter 2 delves into the policy field of climate change, discussing various international agreements and the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on different regions.
- Chapter 3 traces the evolution of the China-EU relationship, focusing on their transformation from primarily economic partners to climate partners, marked by significant trade agreements and summit meetings.
- Chapter 4 examines the existing climate and environmental cooperation between China and the EU, emphasizing the need for a joint approach to combat climate change.
- Chapter 5 analyzes the Emissions Trading System (ETS), a popular policy instrument to reduce carbon emissions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this term paper include climate change, China-EU relations, climate cooperation, greenhouse gas emissions, Emission Trading System, Paris Agreement, and global environmental challenges.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2018, Climate Change. How Important Is a Consensus Between the People's Republic of China and the European Union?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/499652
