GCA China
Our regional office in Beijing was launched in June 2019 by the Premier of China, Li Keqiang, Co-Chair of the GCA Board, Ban Ki-moon and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte. In September 2019, the flagship report of the Global Commission on Adaptation “Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience” was launched in Beijing by the then Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, Li Ganjie and Ban Ki-moon. Our China office works closely with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Center on Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation. As a key international partner for the development and implementation of China’s National Adaptation Strategy 2035, GCA China works in partnership with international and local stakeholders to support adaptation actions in the region.
GCA CHINA
No. 5, Houyingfang Hutong
Xicheng District
100035 Beijing
P. R. China
Email: GCA_China@gca.org
WeChat: 气候变化与适应
GCA China’s support to China’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035
Climate change has seriously and adversely impacted China’s natural ecosystem and continues to seep into the economic and social system. In recent years, floods and droughts are intensifying, glaciers are retreating, permafrost is thawing, glacial lakes are expanding, and water-resources security risks have grown significantly. In 2021, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China decided to develop a national climate change adaptation strategy for the next decade to incorporate climate change adaptation into economic and social development. The principles of the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 (the Strategy) are active adaptation by putting prevention first, scientific adaptation by following the laws of nature, and collaborative adaptation by coordinated and cooperative governance, which also benefits from international lessons learned.
The Global Center on Adaptation, as a key international partner of the Chinese government in climate change adaptation, channeled the most advanced knowledge and international experience to inform the development, as well as provided in-depth review during the fine-tuning phase prior to the completion of the Strategy. In the near future, GCA through its regional office in China will continue to support the Strategy’s implementation and China’s adaptation actions.
Download the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 of China here.
GCA China-Beijing Collaboration on Water Eco-Restoration Plan
Environmental pressures in China mainly manifest through water stress exacerbated by climate change, with Beijing being one of the most affected cities. Beijing is the first city in China to initiate land and space ecological restoration, using the five major rivers and canals across the city as green corridors to improve the water system’s connectivity and restore the river channel’s ecological function. The principles and research design for water restoration in Beijing can benefit from international lessons learned.
The Global Center on Adaptation, as a knowledge broker for adaptation solutions, facilitated a knowledge exchange through a series of roundtable discussions between the city of Beijing and international experts to help inform and shape Beijing’s water restoration strategy.
GCA supports Weihai City in Building a Climate Adaptive Pilot City Project
With funding support from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, the International Panel on Deltas and Coastal Areas (IPDC), and the Ministry of the Ecology and Environment of China (MEE), GCA China collaborated with the MEE and the Weihai Municipal People’s Government to launch the GCA Supports Weihai City in Building a Climate Adaptive Pilot City Project on 8th December 2023. The initiative aims to provide technical support to Weihai City, enhance the city’s resilience to climate change, and promote the development of climate-resilient policies and projects in urban planning, design, and implementation. The project seeks to effectively enhance the city’s resilience, adaptability, and responsiveness to climate challenges, ensuring adequate preparation for future climate impacts.
Following the launch, Weihai City and GCA organized a series of knowledge exchange activities on topics such as Climate Risk Assessments and Best Practices for Building Climate-Resilient Cities. The project provided technical support and produced a report titled Supporting China’s Pilot on Resilient Cities: Key Recommendations for Weihai’s 2035 Agenda. This report offers strategic guidance for urban climate resilience planning in Weihai for the period from 2025 to 2035. The report provides valuable inputs to the Implementation Plan for Building Climate Adaptive City in Weihai and supporting the city’s resilience-building efforts. The report in both Chinese and English was released at an event on 26th July 2024 hosted by Weihai City and GCA, and attended by government officials from MEE, Shandong Province Ecology and Environment Department, Weihai Municipal Government, Weihai Ecology and Environment Bureau, and other climate-related Bureaus.
Supporting China’s Pilot on Resilient Cities: Key Recommendations for Weihai’s 2035 Agenda
This report offers strategic guidance for urban climate resilience planning in Weihai for the period from 2025 to 2035. As a supplementary document to the Weihai Climate Adaptation Action Plan (2023), it aids in the effective implementation and support of climate adaptation efforts in Weihai.
Events
Launch of Key Recommendations for Weihai’s 2035 Agenda Report
26 July 2024
Dongshan Hotel, Weihai, China
Climate Risk Assessment Lecture: Case Study on Quantitative Assessment on Flood Risk and Risk Mapping
4 June 2024
Fuzhou, China
Best Practices for Building an Adaptive Coastal City
22 March 2024
Global
Climate Risk Assessments to Improve Climate Resilience in Coastal Cities
11 January 2024
Global
Launch Workshop: Under the project GCA Support to Climate-Adaptive City Construction
8 December 2023
Online and in-person at Dongshan Hotel Building 1 VIP Hall, Weihai, Shandong Province
Strengthen Early Warning System, Enhance Climate Change Adaptation Capacity
6 December 2023
China Pavilion, UNFCCC COP28, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
China’s strategies and actions on climate adaptation
10 November 2022
China Pavilion, Sharm El-Sheikh
3rd Roundtable Exchange on Integrating Adaptation into Infrastructure Pathways
9 November 2022
Global
2nd Roundtable Exchange on Integrating Adaptation into Infrastructure Pathways
22 September 2022
Global
Roundtable Exchange on Integrating Adaptation into Infrastructure Pathways
30 June 2022
Virtual
International Roundtable Exchange on Urban Adaptation Governance: Supporting Beijing Water Eco-Restoration Strategy
23 March 2022
Global
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Contact Information
Susan Shen
Regional Director for Asia
Jingjing Dai
Program Officer
jingjing.dai@gca.org
Volunteers
GCA strives to make its content accessible to people throughout the world. As part of that effort, GCA China shares adaptation knowledge resources on the Chinese social media platform, WeChat, with the help of volunteers.
Liu Mingxin
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
Xu Wanting
Northwest A&F University
Yuan Yujia
Northwest A&F University
Mei Qiyue
Northwest A&F University
Liu Leyang
Northwest A&F University
Yang Yuting
Beijing Forestry University
Xin Yu
Northwest A&F University
Wei Chenghao
Shandong University
Wang Yongqi
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Meng Xue
Northwest A&F University
Ma Mei
Northwest A&F University
Tang Lijun
Northwest A&F University
Jian Ziyun
Beijing Forestry University
Wu Xiaoli
Northwest A&F University