Standing tall in northern Kazakhstan’s Akmola region, over 40 wind turbines harness the abundant wind brought by Siberian cold fronts, converting it into clean electricity. These turbines, a testament to the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kazakhstan, generate more than 800 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 650,000 tonnes.
China has emerged as a leader in photovoltaic and wind power generation, taking concrete actions to tackle global challenges like climate change. Almas Chukin, a prominent Kazakh economist, remarked, “Seeing a number of wind turbines standing on the land of Kazakhstan, I believe that in the future, humans will live on a cleaner planet where the sky is bluer and the water is clearer.”
Supporting Sustainable Development Globally
Beyond its borders, China has been collaborating with countries worldwide to achieve green growth and bolster their capacity to adapt to climate change. For years, China has supported developing nations—especially small island countries, least developed countries, and African nations—in addressing climate change through clean energy projects, scientific research exchanges, and practical cooperation.
In Mali, the Gouina Hydropower Station, backed by Chinese investment, has transformed West Africa’s energy landscape since its launch. Generating 687 million kilowatt-hours annually, it supplies power to 1 million residents across Mali, Senegal, and Mauritania. This replaces the need for 240,000 tonnes of coal and cuts carbon emissions by 630,000 tonnes each year.
Decades ago, overfishing and deteriorating water quality made fishing increasingly difficult in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. Since 2013, Chinese research institutions have partnered with local fisheries to provide water quality monitoring equipment, restore the lake’s ecosystem, and teach fishermen sustainable fishing methods, aiding in increasing their incomes.
“China’s solutions have brought long-term benefits to African countries and people,” said Laison S. Kaganga, a Tanzanian scholar focused on the protection of Lake Victoria.
Promoting Global Climate Governance
China has been active in promoting a fair and equitable global climate governance system. The Global Development Initiative, proposed by China, highlights climate change and green development as key areas, garnering support from numerous countries and regions. Through this initiative, over 1,100 projects have been launched, covering all 17 of the UN’s sustainable development goals.
The country is also leading international efforts to foster maritime peace, economic growth, and sustainable development, championing the vision of a maritime community with a shared future through concrete actions and partnerships. By promoting international treaties like the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, implementing voluntary fishing moratoriums, and participating in global marine environment assessments, China advances a more just and reasonable global ocean governance system.
As one of the first signatories of the Convention on Biological Diversity, China played a key role in adopting the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, leading efforts to reverse global biodiversity loss.
“Upholding multilateralism, promoting just transitions, and sharing green innovations are essential for a safe and prosperous future,” said Nanda Kumar Janardhanan, deputy director for climate and energy at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies.
