Several Chinese departments including the National Development and Reform Commission recently issued a work plan for improving the statistical and accounting system for carbon emission, highlighting the establishment of a sound carbon footprint management system.
As an important concept in evaluating low carbon, carbon footprint is used to identify and evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions of products.
The work plan mentioned that national standards such as the general requirements for product carbon footprint quantification should be formulated and issued, and the application of green electricity certificates should be strengthened in the carbon footprint accounting system of key products.
The work plan also includes carrying out pilot projects for labeling and certification of product carbon footprint, and the establishment of internationally influential accounting, evaluation and certification agencies for product carbon footprint.
Relevant departments proposed goals that by 2025, the national and provincial carbon emissions annual reporting and bulletin systems will be established, a set of accounting standards of carbon emissions and product carbon footprint for industries and enterprises will be released and implemented, and the construction of a product carbon footprint management system will make positive progress.
China has announced that it will peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
China to enhance statistical accounting system for carbon emission
China to enhance statistical accounting system for carbon emission
The China Pavilion at the 61st International Agricultural Fair in Paris, France, has drawn significant interest from French visitors, who are sampling a range of Chinese food products and delicacies.
The International Agricultural Fair in France is known as the "French agricultural event of the year". This year's fair attracted over 1,100 exhibitors from all over the world. Held from Feb 22 to March 2, the fair is expected to receive 600,000 visitors.
This is the second year in a row that China has participated in the exhibition. This year's China Pavilion showcases the unique agricultural products from all over China and the diverse charm of Chinese agriculture, not only allowing the French visitors to taste authentic Chinese food, but also building a new platform for agricultural cooperation and exchanges between China and France. "We're waiting for the ice sugared gourd. We saw it on the social media so we'd like to have a try," said a visitor.
Many attendees at the fair also indulged in the diverse Chinese cuisine on offer.
"Steamed stuffed buns. I love roast duck. Sichuan cuisines. Spring rolls," said another visitor.
Initiated in 1964, the International Agricultural Fair in France has grown into a world-renowned agricultural event, attracting a large number of exhibitors and visitors every year.
In addition to the traditional livestock and agricultural products exhibitions, the event also has interactive activities suitable for families and children, which also makes the fair an important platform for the public to learn about agriculture and experience the fun of agriculture.
Chinese cuisine draws large crowds at Paris agriculture fair