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February 9, 2026 by IGSD China Strengthens Lifecycle Management of Ozone‑Depleting Substances and HFCs

On 9 February 2026, the China Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the Circular on Further Strengthening the Management of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODSs) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which takes effect on 1 March 2026. The Circular covers the full lifecycle management of ODSs and HFCs, including production (including by‑production), sales, consumption, servicing, end‑of‑life recovery, reclamation, […]

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February 9, 2026

January 8, 2026 by IGSD China Releases New Policies to Advance Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling

8 January 2026 – China recently released two national policy instruments to advance the transition to energy-efficient, climate-friendly residential air conditioners (ACs) in its domestic market. These instruments also aim to strengthen the domestic collection and recycling systems needed to improve lifecycle refrigerant management. IGSD provides further details on these instruments, referred to as “Circulars,” […]

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January 8, 2026

December 2, 2025 by IGSD China Launches Stakeholder Alliance to Control Industrial Nitrous Oxide Emissions

On 26 November 2025, the Chinese government launched the Industry–Academia–Research Alliance for Controlling Industrial-Sector Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions in Beijing. The National Center for Climate Strategy and International Cooperation (under the China Ministry of Ecology and Environment) initiated the Alliance, together with the China Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry Association, the China Chemical Energy Conservation Technology Association, […]

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December 2, 2025

November 3, 2025 by IGSD A First Look at China’s 2035 NDC: Headline Targets and Non-CO₂ Action

3 November 2025 – Today, China submitted its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The submission reaffirms China’s 2035 NDC targets as announced by President Xi Jinping at the United Nations Climate Summit in September 2025. Additionally, it lists specific quantitative targets on non-CO2 GHGs. Key quantitative […]

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November 3, 2025

October 31, 2025 by IGSD China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Describes Expectations for COP30

On October 29, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) held its monthly press conference. Against the backdrop of the upcoming 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), MEE stated that China will play a constructive role and support Brazil COP30 presidency. MEE noted that […]

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October 31, 2025

August 27, 2025 by IGSD China Releases Industrial Nitrous Oxide Emissions Control Action Plan

27 August 2025 – Today, China released its Action Plan for Controlling Industrial-Sector Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Emissions (“Action Plan”), jointly issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. IGSD’s bilingual Chinese-English version of the Action Plan is available here. This […]

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August 27, 2025

April 9, 2025 by IGSD China Issues National Plan to Strengthen the Management of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Climate-Polluting Hydrofluorocarbons

9 April 2025 – China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Commerce, and the General Administration of Customs, issued the National Plan on the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (2025–2030) (hereinafter […]

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April 9, 2025

April 2, 2025 by IGSD China Issues Action Plan to Promote Development of the Heat Pump Industry

2 April 2025 – China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ministry of Transport, and National Energy Administration jointly released the Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the Heat Pump Industry. The Action Plan aims to advance the high-quality […]

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April 2, 2025

December 3, 2024 by IGSD China Strengthens Coal Mine Methane-Emission Requirements

On December 1, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the amended Emission Standard for Coalbed Methane (Coal Mine Gas) (GB 21522—2024). The Amended Standard applies nationally to new and existing coal mines and coalbed methane development systems in China. The Amended Standard is an important step […]

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December 3, 2024

November 8, 2024 by IGSD China Enacts Energy Statute with Significant Implications for the Climate

8 November 2024 – In the run-up to the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, China enacted the Energy Law, which will enter into force 1 January 2025. The Energy Law is an overarching national statute that promotes and coordinates among the key government priorities for […]

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November 8, 2024