Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’
Dr. Sun Yixian discusses a new database tracking China's global environmental initiatives since the 1980s. The study explores whether China's growing involvement in climate governance constitutes true global leadership.
Why it matters
Understanding China's role in international climate policy is critical for assessing the future of global environmental governance, especially amid shifting US policy.
The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since 2009, a new study shows.
The article presents an academic perspective on a complex geopolitical issue, allowing the interviewee to define the terms of the debate.
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