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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
- 94 - S2-EP 024 . The Future of Healthcare, COP28 Consensus and Climate Leadership - A Conversation with Sonia Roschnik
Send us a textThere are a number of reasons why we have to halt the climate crisis. One of them is public health. In this episode we discuss these important questions:How do we rethink the future of healthcare when tackling climate change is only one of many challenges?What impacts will the COP28 UAE Consensus make on climate actions in reducing carbon emissions of healthcare sectors across the world?As one of the most trustworthy voices in the society and the key players in providing healthc...
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 93 - S2-EP 023 . Is 100% Renewable Energy System Closer to Us? – A Conversation with Mark Jacobson (Rebroadcasting S2-EP 014)
Send us a textTo achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time window to control carbon emissions in order to keep the global temperature rise on average by 2100 well below 2 degree Celsius, what can policymakers...
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 92 - S2-EP 022 . Upscaling Production, Improving Efficiency, and Offsetting Emissions: Deciphering the Oil Majors’ Climate Strategies – A Conversation with Greg Trencher
Send us a textSince 2020, not only some national governments but also many large multinational companies have announced their climate pledges - reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Among them are some oil and natural gas giants, such as BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are the majors in the industry and the top contributors of the carbon emissions across the corporate world. • How do we understand the majors’ mid-term and long-term climate strategies? • Shall the end-users ...
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 91 - S2-EP 021 . Industrial Policy vs. Carbon Pricing, Which Can Deliver? – A Conversation with David Driesen
Send us a textThere are two major economic measures to reduce carbon emissions of energy system, carbon pricing and industrial policy. Which one is better to deliver climate targets? What do the historical experiences of both emission trading systems and industrial policy in the E.U., China and the U.S. tell us? When competition rather than cooperation becomes the keyword in the new world economic order, will the Race to the Top industrial policy have a better chance to cut the global c...
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 90 - S2-EP 020 . Can Africa Leapfrog in Mitigating Climate Change? – A Conversation with Jean-Benoit Fournier
Send us a textWith both population and economy growing, Africa shall pursue a leapfrogging strategy in achieving the net zero energy system in the next three decades. However, some significant factors need to be addressed, like upscaled investment, accelerated deployment of low carbon energy technology, and international financial support. In this episode, Jean-Benoit Fournier, a Canadian expert on climate financing and strategy, shares his observations and thoughts based on his fi...
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 89 - S2-EP 019 . How Can E.U. De-risk the Critical Minerals Supply: A Conversation with Patrick Schröder
Send us a textFor years China has dominated in the global supply chains of critical minerals, which are crucial to deploying low carbon energy technology and accelerating the global energy transition. Particularly, China's dominance is very apparent in the global supplies of rare earth, graphite, manganese and cobalt. These minerals are critical to the production of electric vehicle batteries and wind power turbines. However, the food and oil & natural gas supply chains disruptions r...
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 88 - S2-EP 018 . Restructuring Supply Chains of Critical Minerals vs. Accelerating Clean Energy Transition: A Conversation with Marina Zhang
Send us a textWhile the world enters a de-globalization era and the relationship between China and the U.S. turns from bad to worse, policy makers from many high-income countries prioritize de-risking the supply chains and diversifying trading activities, such as increasing the security of the critical minerals supply. Will this big policy change hold back the low carbon energy technology deployment in terms of pace and cost-effectiveness?Could the restructuring accelerate the formation ...
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 87 - S2-EP 017 . How to Update the International Climate and Energy Cooperation Strategy Based on China’s Experience: A Conversation with Joanna Lewis
Send us a textU.S. – China climate cooperation is a crucial issue when we talk about tackling climate crisis. However, the bilateral relationship has been declining in the recent years, particularly since 2020. Under such a difficult situation, where will the U.S.-China climate and clean energy collaboration go? What lessons can the past cooperation experience imply? The G7 Summit in Japan last week may suggest that the 7 most developed economies are coordinating their industrial policies to ...
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 86 - S2-EP 016 . Understanding the Impacts of Phasing out American Nuclear Power Generation - A Conversation with Lyssa Freese
Send us a textNuclear power plays an important role in the energy system in many big economies around the world. There are many debates related to this energy source, from energy security to addressing climate change to environmental and social justice. While some countries, like Germany, shut down the last nuclear power plants, others, like China, are still building new ones. Based on a new study published in the academic journal, Nature Energy, Ms. Lyssa Freese, a scientist from the Massach...
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 85 - S2-EP 015 . U.S.’s Institutional Dynamics to Address Public Crisis: From Environmental Pollution to Global Pandemic to Climate Change - A Conversation with Peter Orris
Send us a textHow to address public crisis implies a nation’s complicated institutional setting of economic, political, and cultural preferences and tolerance. A society’s resilience in mitigating the crisis, from environmental pollution disasters to global pandemics to climate change, depends on the interaction between crisis and evolving institutions. In other word, it relies on whether policymakers are able to learn lessons from crises and renew institutions in order to face future challen...
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 84 - S2-EP 014 . Is 100% Renewable Energy System Closer to Us? – A Conversation with Mark Jacobson
Send us a textTo achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time window to control carbon emissions in order to keep the global temperature rise on average by 2100 well below 2 degree Celsius, what can policymakers...
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 83 - S2-EP 013. A Historic and Personal View on the Impacts of American Social Evolution on Climate Action: A Conversation with Bill McKibben (Part 2)
Send us a textThe intense rivalry between the U.S. and China, the ongoing brutal war between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential geopolitical conflict risk in the South China Sea remain the big challenges to addressing the climate crisis via productive international cooperation. Under the complicated domestic and international situations and uncertainties, how can we understand the climate policy and actions in both the United States and China? Where could the fragile relationship between t...
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 82 - S2-EP 012 . A Historic and Personal View on the Impacts of American Social Evolution on Climate Action: A Conversation with Bill McKibben (Part 1)
Send us a textThe intense rivalry between U.S. and China, the ongoing brutal war between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential geopolitical conflict risk in the South China Sea remain the big challenges to addressing the climate crisis via productive international cooperation. Under the complicated domestic and international situations and uncertainties, how can we understand the climate policy and actions in both the United States and China? Where could the fragile partnership between the tw...
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 - 81 - S2-EP 011 . Decarbonizing Indian Road Transport: A Conversation with Aditya Ramji (Rebroadcasting S2-EP 006)
Send us a textIndian Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) adventure plays a significant role in both providing sustainable mobility services and materializing its long-term national carbon neutrality goal. What does the road transport decarbonization in the past ten years inform its future ambition? Under the various challenges, from the global energy crisis, and supply chain restructuring, to economic recession and big powers competition, how can India strike a balance between climate actions and en...
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 80 - S2-EP 010 . Is CCS a Game Changer for Climate Mitigation? - A Conversation with Professor Xu Yuan (Rebroadcasting S1-EP 061)
Send us a textDespite the high expectation in decarbonizing the fossil fuels sectors for years, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has not been scaled up. In the next 5-10 years, will comprehensive technology be a game changer in global climate mitigations? Can the oil and gas giants in the Middle East countries sustain their business in the future by both producing carbon as usual and sinking carbon as a world carbon storage hub? May carbon markets, either regional or national, make CCS busine...
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 79 - S2-EP 009 . Reviewing Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Development from Industrial Competition, Supply Chain Security, and Hydrogen Strategy: A Conversation with Professor Gregory Trencher
Send us a textCompared to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) have lagged during the electrification of the road transport sector across the world in the past ten years. Under the new context related to technological competition among economic powers, the energy crisis enhanced by the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe, the global supply chain security of critical materials in BEV manufacturing, as well as the greater role of hydrogen in energy transition, its worthy...
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 - 78 - S2-EP 008 . How Relevant Is California’s Emissions Trading Experience for China: A Conversation with Professor Alex Wang
Send us a textEnacted in 2021, China’s National Carbon Market based on tradable performance standard, was promoted as a new effort to engage with international climate policy. It’s too early to assess the emissions reduction impact of the so-called biggest carbon market in the world. Despite of the essential differences of market design, contextual institutions and the mild effects of the California’s system in delivering carbon emissions reduction and environmental justice, Professor Alex Wa...
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 77 - S2-EP 007 . Japan's Economic and Geopolitical Challenges on Energy Transition: A Conversation with Professor Jusen Asuka
Send us a textJapan's Green Transformation Plan is the latest national strategy in pursuit of energy transition and carbon neutrality by 2050. As a major economy with probably the highest energy efficiency standard and greatest dependency on fossil fuels import around the world, Japan faces a range of challenges. Professor Jusen Asuka from Tohoku University in Japan discusses how the new policies on offshore wind and solar PV may play a big part and why the next generational nuclear power tec...
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 76 - S2-EP 006 . Decarbonizing Indian Road Transport: A Conversation with Aditya Ramji
Send us a textIndian Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) adventure plays a significant role in both providing sustainable mobility services and materializing its long-term national carbon neutrality goal. What does the road transport decarbonization in the past ten years inform its future ambition? Under the various challenges, from global energy crisis, supply chain restructuring, to economic recession and big powers competition, how can India strike a balance between climate actions and energy sec...
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 75 - S2-EP 005 . The Dramatic Australia-China Collaboration on Low Carbon Technology: A Conversation with Diarmuid Cooney-O'Donoghue
Send us a textThe mutual benefits of economic growth between China and Australia had pushed the bilateral cooperation on science and technology, particularly the climate related technology, to a new level until a few years ago. However, the relationship has been deteriorating since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does the dramatic change mean to Australian international scientific collaboration in the region? Do the sea changes of geopolitical situation between the two ...
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 74 - S2-EP 004 . The Complex Role of Hydropower in Addressing Climate Crisis in China: A Conversation with Prof. Darrin Magee
Send us a textIn 1980-2015, China experienced one of the longest economic expansion in the modern era. While playing a significant role in supplying affordable and reliable electricity, hydropower has also caused undisputed and large negative impacts on social, ecological and cultural aspects. Dr. Darrin Magee from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in America shares his research and observation on the controversy of China's hydropower development both in the past and in the present of pursuin...
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 73 - S2-EP 003 . Will America be the Next Leader of Energy Transition? – A Conversation with Noah Lerner
Send us a textInflation Reduction Act (IRA), the first climate bill by U.S. federal government, will bring fundamental changes to American energy sector in terms of speeding up the penetration of low carbon technologies and clean power generation. Mr. Noah Lerner, who have gained working experience on energy decarbonization from private, non-profit and government sectors, discusses the opportunities facing climate friendly technologies investment in the U.S. as well as IRA’s implications in t...
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 72 - S2-EP 002 . From Climate Commitment to Climate Law: A Conversation with Prof. David Driesen
Send us a textWhat’s the beauty of Inflation Reduction Act? Why is it hard, if not impossible, for Republican Party to do something in undermining the law? How can the first American climate law advance the international climate policy and energy transition? Is there any tension between the climate law and the recent supreme court ruling on the West Virginia vs. EPA case? In this episode will an American legal scholar answer these questions. Support the show
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 71 - S2-EP 001 . How Geostrategy and Energy Crisis Influence Climate Relationship: A Conversation with Dr. Patrick Schroeder
Send us a textInternational climate policy faces a range of challenges such as high energy costs and the deteriorating relationship between China and America. How will both domestic and international situations influence the near to medium-term climate actions of the three major actors, China, the U.S., and the EU? What could the climate cooperation among the three economies look like after the Taiwan Strait tension and American Inflation Reduction Act? Dr. Patrick Schroeder from t...
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 70 - S1-Conclusion Remarks
Send us a textSince the first episode came out in September 2020, our team have produced over 60 episodes. Our discussions cover a variety of topics, from global climate negotiations to energy crisis, from decarbonization in healthcare sector to carbon pricing, from electric vehicles growth to China’s carbon neutrality strategy.As an independent think in China, Rock Environment and Energy Institute, the creator of this podcast, will walk into a new chapter in late 2022. By the third week of A...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 69 - S1-EP 061 . CCS: A Game Changer for Climate Mitigation?
Send us a textDespite of the high expectation in decarbonizing the fossil fuels sectors for years, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has not been scaled up. In the next 5-10 years, will the comprehensive technology be a game changer in the global climate mitigations? Can the oil and gas giants in the middle east countries sustain their business in the future by both producing carbon as usual and sinking carbon as world carbon storage center? May carbon markets, either regional or national, mak...
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 68 - S1-Hong Kong’s Climate Actions: Warming Up or Catching Up? (Ep. 40 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textAs one of the most developed metropolitan areas, Hong Kong is a latecomer in the climate action arena in the region. By committing to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 last year, Hong Kong is catching up with other peer cities such as Tokyo and Seoul. In her annual policy address on October 6th 2021, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced some specific policy measures both in climate adaptation and mitigation. Can Hong Kong speed up its climate actions in the near future, like redu...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 67 - S1-EP 060 . For a Non-toxic China: Talk with Dr. Mao from Shenzhen Zero Waste
Send us a textWe invited Dr. Mao Da, Director of Shenzhen Zero Waste (an environmental campaign group), to our program. He has over 18 years’ experiences in environmental field China/overseas and a well-known public figure on waste issues in China. Shenzhen Zero Waste has a very focused target, namely to reduce the toxic chemicals in consumer products on the major the E-commerce platforms like JD.com, Taobao, PDD... e.g. they started the campaign of reduce toxic chemicals in the childre...
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 - 66 - S1-EP 059 . China's 2022 Economic Stimulus Packages: Implications on Energy Transition and Climate Policy
Send us a textRight before the ease of Shanghai's two-month lock-down, China State Council has been intensively convened and formulating a package of measures to stimulate economic activities, in order to get the economy back on track and keep major economic indicators within an appropriate range. This episode firstly discussed the logics behind this stimulus plan, and then analyzed the energy-related measures in the package. It is obvious that focus has been given on energy security an...
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 - 65 - S1-EP 058 . China‘s 2025 New Energy Vehicle Targets: Improvements and Realization Pathways
Send us a textThe “New Energy Vehicles Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)”, launched on November 2nd, 2020, sets a target of an approximately 20% share for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in new vehicle sales by 2025. The annual market penetration rate of electric vehicles exceeds 13% in 2021, it’s therefore possible to achieve the 2025 target ahead of schedule. When China’s transport sector will reach peak carbon? Should China's 2025 market penetration target for electric vehicles be increased...
Fri, 20 May 2022 - 64 - S1-EP 057 . Advancing International Climate and Health Actions: the WHO Platform and China's Opportunities
Send us a textIn April 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and England’s public healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to help the two organizations cooperate on activities to promote and facilitate the decarbonization of healthcare systems around the world. A similar Memorandum was signed between the WHO and the United States's Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) in January 2022. These could signal the beginning of internationa...
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 63 - S1-EP 056 . The New Russia-China Natural Gas Deal: It's Impacts on China's Energy Transition
Send us a textIn Feb 2022, Russia and China signed a new gas deal to supply 10 bcm of pipeline gas per annum to China, starting around 2025 for over 30 years from Russia’s Far East. This contract is in addition to an agreement signed in 2014 to provide 38 bcm over 30 years, and bringing the combined annual gas deliveries of Russian gas to China to 48 bcm per annum under the two pipelines. China utilized 360 bcm of natural gas in 2021 and is expected to reach approximately 600 bcm by 2030. In ...
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 62 - S1-EP 055 . China's Hydrogen Strategy: A Gamechanger of Decarbonization?
Send us a textThe "Medium and Long-term Planning for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021-2035)", launched on March 23rd 2022, is a clear and strong message for supporting hydrogen development in China's 2060 carbon neutrality strategy context. Can China come on top in the competition to develop this new decarbonization technology among other major economies? Will the policy initiatives and institutional arrangements make China's green hydrogen or blue hydrogen manufacturing sect...
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 - 61 - S1-The Role of Green New Deal in the Korean Power Sector(Ep.4 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textIn July 2020, the South Korean government announced its Green New Deal, which included a list of investment projects to propel the country into a green economy. In today’s episode, we’d like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Lin Jiaqiao from REEI and Ms. Chin Yusun from a Korea-based campaign group, Solutions For Our Climate discusses the Korea’s “Green New Deal” and coal financing in China and South Korea. We think the discussion may help our listeners to understand ...
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 - 60 - S1-EP 054 . How Possible Can EU Reduce 50% of Natural Gas Import from Russia in a Year?
Send us a textIn 2021, the imported natural gas from Russia accounted for 40% of EU's annual gas consumption. Responding the Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, EU have chosen the most difficult strategy to cope with the most challenging situation. One thing that EU have no choice is to cut off its natural gas dependence on Russia as much and quick as possible. Today, we discuss a report, “A 10-Point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas” published by Inter...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 - 59 - S1-EP 053 . Health Impacts of Climate Change: China’s Opportunities
Send us a text"The 2021 China Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change" gave a detailed analysis of the health impacts of climate change in China and what Chinese government may do to overcome these challenges. In this episode, REEI's Erin Pan and Ang Zhao dissects this report. As World Health Organization suggests, climate change becomes the largest public health threat in this century. The policy makers in China may work harder to take systematic measures to integrate hea...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 - 58 - S1-EP 052 . China’s Coal Power Upsurge in 2021: How Sectoral Electricity Use Informs the Challenges of Power System Decarbonization
Send us a textThe coal power upsurge in 2021 may raise the concern that China faces more challenges on peaking its national carbon emissions before 2030. However the breakdown of electricity consumption may suggest that the downturn of economic growth, low urbanization and aging population will reduce the power demand in the near future. In addition, the slower infrastructure construction and the electrification of road transport sector may boost higher share of electricity in tertiary sector...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 57 - S1-Raising Coal Power Feed-in-tariff: The Dilemma of Avoiding Power Outages and Decarbonizing Power Sector (Ep. 37 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textOn 9 February 2022, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) organized an online meeting on stabilizing the price of thermal coal. The local energy regulatory authorities from major coal mining and coal power provinces and some large state-owned coal mining corporations attended this meeting. The national energy policy regulator’s new effort just after the Chinese New Year holiday might temporarily relax the pressure of thermal coal price rise. But in the end it is the ...
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 - 56 - S1-Decarbonizing Road Transport: What Role Can Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Play? (Ep. 10 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textRecently, a focus on the development in hydrogen fuel has pushed FCEVs (Fuel cell electric vehicles) once again to the forefront of road transportation decarbonization. In today’s episode, we'd like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Ang Zhao discusses with Dr. Gregory Trencher about the potential of FCEVs and policy strategies from major players in the field, particularly in Japan. The exchange was based on a journal article by Dr. Trencher, "Overcoming barriers to de...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 - 55 - S1-Discussion: Embryonic Forms of Private Environmental Governance in Northeast Asia (Ep. 3 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textIn today’s episode, we'd like to re-broadcast a previous episode, in which Ang Zhao from REEI and Dr. Kenji Otsuka from the Institute of Developing Economies discussed the role of non-state actors in environmental governance in the Northeast Asia region. In 2021, we saw that non-state actors, including NGOs and industries, have been playing an increasingly significant roles in the global governance on climate related policy issues. We think the discussion may help our liste...
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 - 54 - S1-EP 051 . Shell vs. IEA: Who Has Higher Ambition for China’s Carbon Neutral Target
Send us a textBy publishing "Achieving a Carbon Neutral Energy System in China by 2060", Shell becomes another international organization to present a carbon neutral roadmap for China by the middle of this century. What are the additional inputs and different policy recommendations in Shell's report? Why does the report, which is based on the database of International Energy Agency(IEA), draw a conclusion quite different from IEA's study? In this episode, Zhao Ang and Yuan Yating explain the ...
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 53 - S1-EP 050 . Quantifying Carbon Footprint of Products in China: How Far Can a Voluntary Database Initiative Go?
Send us a textAll climate mitigation actions have to be built upon quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon emissions. A newly launched database on carbon footprint of products in China aims to promote a participatory approach to support all kinds of organizations and businesses to assess the carbon footprint of products and services, as well as develop their carbon management strategies according to the assessments. However, the integrity of the database is far from s...
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 - 52 - S1-EP 049 . A Hopeful 2022 in China’s Energy and Climate Actions
Send us a textMany advancements in energy and climate policy in 2021 will still be significant in 2022. In today's episode we'd like to look into the potential challenges and opportunities surrounding China’s climate and energy events in 2022. We will discuss the power supply issue, how China's methane emission reduction commitment will be materialized and how China will enhance its NDCs ahead of the COP27 to be held in Egypt at the end of 2022.Support the show
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 - 51 - S1-EP 048 . 2021: Annual Review of Energy and Climate Events
Send us a textOn the last day of 2021, we would like to look back to all the episodes from this past year and see what we have learned from the major climate and energy events in 2021. At the same time, we would like to look ahead at an eventful year 2022 will bring. We've enjoyed sharing our podcast with our listeners this year, and we look forward to many more exciting episodes.Support the show
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 - 50 - S1-EP 047 . How China’s Power Shortage affects Your Christmas Shopping?
Send us a textChina's electricity shortage this past year has caused significant impact on the global manufacturing supply chain. The ripple effect of it has already been seen around the globe, affecting consumers directly with shortages from paint to electronics. In this episode, we want to dissect the reasoning behind these disruptions, who were affected and looking ahead at how China can continue to grow its economy while staying on track its carbon neutrality goals.Support the show
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 49 - S1-EP 046 . Tsinghua 2021 Reports on Climate Risks Governance
Send us a textTsinghua University 3E Institute of China, in collaboration with Chatham House of UK, published a series of three reports in December of 2021. These publications gave a well rounded and detailed examination into China's climate risk evaluation and estimated economic loss, case studies and lessons from the current Chinese climate risk governance strategies, and policy recommendations for climate risks management. Today's podcast episode gives a thorough run down of the reports. T...
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 - 48 - S1-In pursuit of Just Transition of Circular Economy: a Systematic Framework and its Problems (Ep. 5 Rebroadcast)
Send us a textThe EU is taking a big step forward to address the "just" issue of waste trafficking by adopting new policy proposals. Environmental justice finally got another chance to be embedded into policy measure. In this episode, we are rebroadcasting a conversation on how to pursue an inclusive and just transition to circular economy which was recorded about a year ago. In the interview, Dr. Patrick Schroder, senior researcher of Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 - 47 - S1-EP 045 . China’s Methane Commitment and Action Plan
Send us a textFollowing COP26's "Global Methane Pledge" and "US-China Joint Climate Statement", China's methane reduction efforts became an area of international focus. In China's newest 14th Five Year Plan, Methane policies are set as priority for the first time. This episode takes a deep dive into the significance of Methane in combating climate change, and the 5 step action plan for methane reduction from Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment.Support the show
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 - 46 - S1-EP 044 . Tackling Climate Change in Healthcare: Commitments at COP26 and Best Practice in China
Send us a textHealthcare sector accounts for around 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At COP26 in Glasgow, several countries and organizations committed to building a sustainable and low-carbon health system and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. In this episode, we will share healthcare decarbonization pathways and introduce two case studies for energy efficiency improvements in public hospitals in China.Support the show
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 - 45 - S1-EP 043 . COP in Review: Main Takeaways from the New UN Climate Deal
Send us a textAs COP 26 concluded on Nov 13th, COP26 president Alok Sharma commented that “We have kept 1.5 degrees alive. But its pulse is weak, and it will only survive if we keep our promises and translate commitments into rapid action.” What led to his conclusion? In this episode, Yating Yuan and Jiaqiao Lin from REEI reviewed and shared their views on the outcomes of this COP, mainly focusing on coal phase-down pledge, Article 6 and climate finance. If you like this episode, don’t hesita...
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 - 44 - S1-EP 042 . Korea’s Position after COP26 : How the Asian Big Three up Their Climate Game?
Send us a textAll eyes are on Glasgow as COP26 heads towards its last days of discussion. REEI’s Zhao Ang and Lin Jiaqiao starts the episode by summarizing key accomplishments and progress from COP26 this week. Following our last episode, where we interviewed Prof. Asuka from Tohoku University in Japan discussing issues related to COP and views on NDCs, this week we'll interview Mr. Lee Jieon (climate and energy coordinator with Korea Federation for Environmental Movements, KFEM), to di...
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 - 43 - S1-EP 041 . Japan Needs More Climate Ambition and Real Actions in Energy Transition at Home and Abroad
Send us a textAs COP 26 is ongoing in Glasgow, many countries have updated their NDCs. Are these NDCs ambitious enough to achieve the 1.5℃ target? What outcome are we expecting from COP 26? In this episode, Lin from REEI will talk with Prof. Jusen Asuka from Tohoku University about their views on NDCs, then move on to topics such as power shortages, role of coal and carbon border adjustment measures. Prof. Asuka supports more renewables and thinks Japan needs a quicker coal phase-out, that is...
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 - 42 - S1-EP 040 . Hong Kong’s Climate Actions: Warming Up or Catching Up?
Send us a textAs one of the most developed metropolitan areas, Hong Kong is a latecomer in the climate action arena in the region. By committing to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 last year, Hong Kong is catching up with other peer cities such as Tokyo and Seoul. In her annual policy address on October 6th 2021, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced some specific policy measures both in climate adaptation and mitigation. Can Hong Kong speed up its climate actions in the near future, like redu...
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - 41 - S1-EP 039 . China's Carbon Neutrality: Is IEA's Roadmap Reasonable?
Send us a textIt's urgent and essential for China to place a decarbonization roadmap for the next 3-4 decades. Before COP26 Glasgow, International Energy Agency (IEA) presents a comprehensive energy sector decarbonization roadmap based on China's announced pledges scenario, in order to support the biggest international carbon emitter to take more active measures and commit to reduce the coal consumption more ambitiously. How reasonable is this analysis? Can China sustain its economic growth a...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 - 40 - S1-EP 038 . Raising Coal Power Feed-in-Tariff: The Dilemma of Avoiding Power Outages and Decarbonizing Power Sector
Send us a textIn recent months, many countries have experienced episodes of disruptive energy supply shortage due to various causes, either technically or structurally. China's power outages across many regions have hit the global supply chains. In response, the Chinese government enacts a new policy which allows coal-fired power generators to charge above the benchmark price that is set up by central regulator. The policy move is a step forward to pursue a market-based pricing mechanism of e...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 39 - S1-EP 037 . IEA's China Decarbonization Roadmap: Is 2025 Peak Doable?
Send us a textInternational Energy Agency just launched a decarbonization roadmap for China's energy sector before the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow. The positive and supportive analysis recommends Chinese policy makers to take more ambitious measures to speed up the decarbonization course by arguing the huge amount of social, economic and environmental benefits. Has the report overlooked the challenges that China faces such as slow economic growth, gigantic energy investment, and changing enviro...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 - 38 - S1-EP 036 . China’s Power Outages: Temporary Episodes or Consequences of Energy Regulation?
Send us a textThe recent power outages in both industrial manufacturing and residential areas across some regions of China may be a result of various and differentiated causes, such as the high cost of coal and the central government controlling the growth of energy consumption in heavy industries. What about other reasons? REEI’s two researchers , Zhao and Lin, argue that the lack of market-based electricity tariff, power grid’s resilience to accommodate big share of renewable electricity, i...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 - 37 - S1-EP 035 . The Beginning of the End of Coal?
Send us a textIn October 2021, China announced it is moving forward to cease its oversea coal power investment. How ambitious is China’s move? Will this commitment mean the beginning of the end of coal? Before COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, will China set a higher target on coal, like suspending the domestic coal investment within a couple of years?Support the show
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 36 - S1-EP 034 . China-US Cooperation on Climate Change:Dead End or Off Target ?
Send us a textToday, we bring one of the most important bilateral relationships to the forefront and one of the most pressing challenges around our world to our discussion. Yes, we will discuss the climate diplomacy between U.S. and China. If you are interested in this topic, join us! The content of this issue is very exciting.Support the show
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 - 35 - S1-EP 033 . Health Impact Assessment as a Tool to Combat Climate Change in Transportation Policy
Send us a textThis episode introduce the concept of Health Impact Assessment, and how it is used to identify beneficial health outcomes while mitigating climate change within the road transportation industry around the world, specifically examining case studies from New Zealand and Netherlands. The episode also discusses China's first Health Impact Assessment tool in Shanghai and how that could significantly change policy development process in China. Support the show
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 - 34 - S1-EP 032 . China's Carbon Emission Peak: Which Plan to Follow? Regional or National?
Send us a textIn this episode, Zhao Ang and Lin Jiaqiao from REEI discuss the “hot” topic of China's carbon peaking, starting from the carbon peaking year in major economies and the 4 major driving forces, then introducing China's regional carbon peaking plans in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces (more developed regions in the Yangtze River Delta). The discrepancies of the regional plan and the national plan on carbon peaking are outlined by the hosts, which leads to the discussion on what China...
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 - 33 - S1-EP 031 . China’s Natural Gas: Debating its Role in Carbon Peaking and Net Zero Emissions Strategy
Send us a textToday, our talk discusses the topic of natural gas, based on the newly released report called “China’s natural gas development 2021”.This report is jointly released by three authoritative organizations, and this year is the sixth year that the report has been released. The report released this year summarizes the details of China's development during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020). If you are interested in this content, listen to it!Support the show
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 - 32 - S1-EP 030 . Burn less or Burn more: China waste management challenges under new climate strategy
Send us a textMunicipal Solid Waste (MSW) management has experienced a structural change in 2011-2020, with incineration overtaking landfill as the No. 1 treatment technology. When decision makers aim to raise the incineration percentage from approximately 50% in 2020 to 65% by 2025, Chinese government have to consider waste management in the context of pursuing carbon neutrality by 2060. Decarbonizing the power system will gradually undermine the carbon emission reduction effects resulted fr...
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 - 31 - S1-EP 029 . Treating Healthcare's Environmental Side Effects
Send us a textWhile more frequent extreme weather events generate huge pressure towards the reliable and quality healthcare services, the sector have to fight two battles, improving its climate resilience and taking actions to reduce its carbon emissions. In this episode, we present a special conversation on why and how the healthcare sector should pursue a low carbon development by reducing the environmental and climate footprints. Interviewed by Beijing Energy Network, REEI co-founder, Mr. ...
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - 30 - S1-EP 028 . Report Interpretation: China's Automobile Low Carbon Action Plan Research Report 2021
Send us a textContinuing our talk on renewable transportation, this week we will dissect a newly released report by The China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) titled "China Automobile Low Carbon Action Plan Research Report 2021" that was released in July of 2021, using data from 2018-2020 representing current situation and examine scenario analysis for future trend regarding carbon neutrality in the transport sector, the report predicts China transportation development for...
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 - 29 - S1-EP 027 . The Future of Travel
Send us a textHow do you picture yourself traveling in 10 or 20 years? Will there by flying cars or under ocean trains? In today's episode, we discuss possibilities of the future of travel through interviews with industry experts, from battery technology, to AI advancements and the development of Electric Vehicles.Support the show
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - 28 - S1-EP 026 . Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Controversies and Implications for China
Send us a textIn this episode, we focus on a legislative proposal form European Commission, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which is a part of the “Fit for 55” packages unveiled on 14 July. The packed policy aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.- Will a CBAM fix the problem of carbon leakages?- Is a CBAM legal under existing WTO trade rules?- What is the reaction so far to a CBAM?- What is the impact of CBAM on China's export?S...
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 - 27 - S1-EP 025 . Leading by Example: NHS’s Success and Challenges in Decarbonization
Send us a textSince the start of covid-19 crisis, the heath industry has an increasing urgency to tackle climate change after seeing how environmental damage can significantly impact the health system. UK’s NHS has been a leader in decarbonizing its industry and shares its ambitious goals in the next two decades in this report. Support the show
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 26 - S1-EP 024 . 2021 APCW Side Event | Advancing Renewable Energy and International Cooperation
Send us a textWith the support of the Vanke Foundation, we co-hosted a side event with C Team and The Climate Reality Project during the Asia Pacific Climate Week. Four guests were invited to the conference, namely Zhao Ang, Rocky Ma, Professor Don Henry and Professor ASUKA Jusen. They shared some insights on the development and technology of renewable energy at this conference. We recorded the content of this side event to share with our audience. I hope you can benefit from the content. If ...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 25 - S1-EP 023 . The Roadmap to a "Healthier" China
Send us a textFeatured guest: Sonia Roschnik, lead author of "Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization". REEI dissects the China profile from report "Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization" by Healthcare Without Harm, published in April 2021. This podcast specifically analyzes the fact sheet, emission projections, and possible action items pertaining to the Chinese healthcare system's unique situation.Support the show
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 - 24 - S1-EP 022 . Report Commentary : Global Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization
Send us a textToday we will take a look at a new report titled "Global Roadmap for Healthcare Decarbonization" by an international not-for-profit group called Healthcare Without Harm, in collaboration with Arup consulting group. This report identifies a set of actions the health sector can take to align itself with the ambition of the Paris Agreement, while simultaneously achieving global health goals. If you are interested, start listening!Support the show
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 - 23 - S1-EP 021 . Report Commentary: Women in Community Energy in Japan
Send us a textToday, we will discuss the gender issue in renewable energy development in Japan around a research report titled "Women in Community Energy in Japan". This report summarizes the results of a questionnaire survey of member organizations of Japan Community Power Association on the role of women in community energy projects. We are also honored to have Dr. Shota Furuya, the author of the report, join us on today's podcast !Support the show
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 - 22 - S1-EP 020 . The Rise and Fall of Tesla in China
Send us a textToday we will continue to discuss the topic of electric vehicles. Focusing on Tesla, the leader in the electric vehicle industry. What impact will Tesla's development in China have on the Chinese electric vehicle market? What will China's electric vehicle policy determine? Listen to this episode now to find out the answer!Support the show
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 - 21 - S1-EP 019 . Can China Handle the Peer Pressure on Domestic and Foreign Coal Investment?
Send us a textIn today's episode, we want to examine China's attitude towards coal investments following G7's climate push towards stopping international funding for coal. Especially, taking a closer look into the climate and economical significance of Chinese coal investments, both domestically and internationally, and the technologies that require more rapid development and utilization. If you are interested, listen to it now!Support the show
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 - 20 - S1-EP 018 . Assessing China’s Efforts to Pursue the 1.5 Warming Limit
Send us a textToday, we will talk about a research article named “Assessing China’s efforts to pursue the 1.5°C warming limit”. It was published in the journal "Science" on April 22 and it was co-authored by several domestic and foreign researchers and scholars. Based on the existing scenario from global models and new national modeling, this research conducted a multi-model study to explore the consequences of China doing its part to reach the 1.5°C warming target under the Paris Agreement. ...
Fri, 28 May 2021 - 19 - S1-EP 017 . Report Commentary: Zero-Carbon Investing: Opportunities from China’s Carbon Neutrality Goal
Send us a textToday, we will share a report named "Zero-Carbon Investing: Opportunities from China’s Carbon Neutrality Goal”, which was published by Rocky Mountain Institute and the Investment Association of China. This report identifies seven key investment areas for China’s zero-carbon transition: resource recycling, energy efficiency, demand-side electrification, zero-carbon power generation, energy storage, hydrogen, and digitalization. If you are interested in this topic, welcome to list...
Fri, 14 May 2021 - 18 - S1-EP 016 . China’s Investments in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2020
Send us a textIn this podcast , we will discuss the report named “China’s Investments in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2020”. This report analyses the 2020 trends in Chinese investments in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It analyses the overall trends, regional and national investments, investment trends in different sectors, including energy, renewable energy and transport, and provides an overview of the major players. If you are interested, please listen!Support the show
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 - 17 - S1-EP 015 . Towards 2060 Carbon Neutrality: Focus on the Opportunities and Challenges on the Road to Decarbonization
Send us a textToday, we will discuss the report, “Towards 2060 Carbon Neutrality: Focus on the opportunities and challenges on the road to decarbonization”, which is jointly completed by Hillhouse Industry and Innovation Institute and Institute of Green Finance and Sustainable Development (IFS). If you are interested in topics such as challenges and investment opportunities for China to achieve carbon neutrality, listen now!Support the show
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 - 16 - S1-EP 014 . The Establishment of China's Carbon Trading Market Ⅱ
Send us a textFollowing last week's podcast, where Lin Jiaqiao of REEI shared his views of China’s carbon market at the invitation of Beijing Energy Network’s event, we dive into the Q & A session of China's carbon market construction this week. We also welcome you to send us relevant questions. You can find us through our LinkedIn account at Energy Transition and Carbon Pricing (ETCP).Support the show
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 - 15 - S1-EP 013 . The Establishment of China's Carbon Trading Market Ⅰ
Send us a textChina’s national carbon trading market officially opened for business in February 2021. The market is the biggest in the world and will have a significant positive impact on the global energy transition. It is the culmination of several pilot schemes around the country. At the invitation of Beijing Energy Network, Lin Jiaqiao of REEI participated in a round table discussion on carbon market, in which he shared his views on the current construction of China's carbon market. The c...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 14 - S1-EP 012 . Report Commentary: Pathways of Building Electrification and Urban Energy Transform Summary Report
Send us a textToday, we’re going to talk about the report, “Pathways of Building Electrification and Urban Energy Transform Summary Report”, which is funded by the Energy Foundation and completed by Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd (IBR). Start listening!Support the show
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 - 13 - S1-EP 011 . By 2024, Can China Really Achieve its Road Transport Carbon Peak Emission?
Send us a textToday we will share a research report on the peak of gasoline consumption in road transportation during the period of China's 14th five year plan. The research argues that China can achieve the peak of oil use in road transportation by 2024 if a variety of policy measures are implemented. By 2024, can China really achieve its road transport carbon peak emission? Listen to the show and discuss this topic with us!Support the show
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 - 12 - S1-EP 010 . Decarbonizing Road Transport: What Role can Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Play?
Send us a textWhat role can hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) play in decarbonizing road transport sector from now to 2050? Which country is the leader in the development of FCEV? What is China's strategy in this field? What obstacles does FCEV have to overcome in order to make meaningful contributions to achieving carbon neutrality in the long run among those potential leaders of FCEV? In this episode, REEI’s Ang Zhao has a discussion with Dr. Greg Trencher from Tohoku University f...
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 11 - S1-EP 009 . The Roadmap and Investment Gap: How China Secures its Decarbonization by 2060
Send us a textToday, Yating and Zhao Ang will interpret China's long term low carbon development strategy and pathway towards decarbonization by 2060. Let's listen to our podcast!Support the show
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 10 - S1-EP 008 . Report Commentary: 2020 China Carbon Pricing Survey
Send us a textToday, we will dissect a report on the Chinese carbon market, which summarizes the results of “2020 China Carbon Pricing Survey”. The survey was conducted by China Carbon Forum、ICF and Sino Carbon, supported by Norwegian Embassy, Environmental Defence Fund, and Energy Foundation in Beijing.Support the show
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 9 - S1-EP 007 . Report Commentary: To Promote Low-emission Transport (LET) in China by REEI
Send us a textToday's topic is a discussion surrounding Low-emission Transport (LET). China needs a LET policy framework to accommodate the development of sustainable transport policies, from decision making level to execution. Let's take a look at what LET is through today's episode? Original report in Chinese : http://www.reei.org.cn/publication/808Support the show
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 8 - S1-EP 006 . Report Commentary: China Dispersed Coal Management 2020
Send us a textToday, we will bring you our commentary on the report: "China Dispersed Coal Management 2020", which was released in September by China Energy Conservation Association. This report reviews the situation of the dispersed coal management in China during the "13rd Five-Year Plan" period (2016-2020) and what the results were.Support the show
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 7 - S1-EP 005 . In pursuit of Just Transition of Circular Economy: A Systematic Framework and its Problems
Send us a textA just transition framework of circular economy can identify opportunities to reduce waste generation, stimulate product innovation, and support sustainable development. A research paper, “Promoting a Just Transition to an Inclusive Circular Economy” by Dr. Patrick Schroder published in April 2020 sets out a just transition approach. Mr. Ang Zhao from REEI discusses the paper with Dr. Schroder. The conversation touches the following questions: -How the author examines...
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 6 - S1-EP 004 . Discussion: South Korea's "Green New Deal"
Send us a textWelcome back to REEI Energy and Climate Podcast. Today, we invite Ms. Yusun Chin from Solutions For Our Climate to talk about Korea's Green New Deal. We will bring you our comments on Korea's Green New Deal, and discuss coal financing in China and South Korea, as well as the two countries' new climate commitments. *Note: The recording of today's podcast was completed two days before South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced that South Korea will achieve carbon neutrality...
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 - 5 - S1-EP 003 . Discussion: Embryonic Forms of Private Environmental Governance in Northeast Asia
Send us a textGlobal environmental governance has witnessed a trend that non-state actors have played an increasingly important role in the past two decades, particularly in European countries and Northern America. A study by two researchers from Institute of Developing Economies in Japan argues that similar governance changes have been emerging in northeast Asian countries even though this type of development has been observed mostly in western countries. The study was recently publishe...
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 4 - S1-EP 002 . Response from the Authors: The Peaking of Suzhou City’s Carbon Emission and the Low-carbon Pathway Toward 2050
Send us a textHello everyone! Welcome back to our podcast. We sent through our five questions to the authors whose report we dissected in our last episode. We are glad that we have received a reply from the authors with The World Resources Institute China’s kind help. A reminder-the report we discussed in the last episode was: Optimization of Suzhou’s Carbon Emissions Peak Roadmap and A Long-term Vision for 2050. For our listeners, we translated the authors’ answers from Chinese into English ...
Sat, 10 Oct 2020 - 3 - S1-EP 002 . The Peaking of Suzhou City’s Carbon Emission and the Low-carbon Pathway Toward 2050
Send us a textWelcome to REEI’s new episode of the Energy and Climate Podcast. In this episode, we bring you our commentary on the report : Optimisation of Suzhou’s Carbon Emissions Peak Roadmap and A Long-term Vision for 2050 that was jointly written by the World Resources Institute (WRI) China and the School of Environment at Nanjing University. A brief introduction to Suzhou City: Suzhou is located in the Yangtze River Delta, and famous for its classical Chinese gardens. The city lies...
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - 2 - S1-IntroTue, 08 Sep 2020
- 1 - S1-EP 001 . Discussion: The Recent Development of Coal Power in China and Japan
Send us a textWelcome to the REEI (Rock Energy and Environment Institute) Energy and Climate Podcast. This is our first episode. We would like to have your comments and for you to join the discussion with us if you have questions. Today’s topic is the development of coal power in both Japan and China. For today’s programme, we invited Professor Jusen Asuka from the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies at Tohuko University in Japan. Main Contents: 1.The current situation of coal-fired ...
Tue, 08 Sep 2020
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