China and Norway have issued a joint statement on establishing a dialogue on green transition on Tuesday.
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Norway, Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store paid an official visit to China from Monday to Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
During his visit, the two sides agreed to establish a Dialogue on the Green Transition.
The dialogue, which encompass existing areas of cooperation as well as new initiatives that are conducive to expediting the green transition, will seek to facilitate contacts and cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preserve and restore biodiversity and create new green industries and jobs.
According to the joint statement, the dialogue will cover several issues, including efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change; just,equitable and orderly transition to renewable energy and low-emission solutions; sustainable, nature-based solutions to store greenhouse gases and restore and preserve biodiversity; sustainable ocean management and green shipping; plastic pollution and international instruments relating to plastic pollution; circular economy and sustainable green value chains.
The cooperation and dialogue under the framework will be conducted by relevant authorities, businesses, and organizations in line with mutual interests and available resources and under their respective responsibilities, the statement says.
Meanwhile the two sides agree that where useful, specific thematic dialogues can be held on a regular basis.
The dialogue will also facilitate strengthened contacts on multilateral processes of mutual interest.
In addition, a biennial meeting coordinated by our two Ministers of Foreign Affairs will summarize progress and set new targets for the dialogue, according to the joint statement.
China, Norway issue joint statement on establishing dialogue on green transition
China, Norway issue joint statement on establishing dialogue on green transition
