Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China

In 2017, fossil fuels accounted for 89% of China's primary energy supply, with related taxes and revenues representing 4.2% of general government revenue. The document argues that phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and strategically using these revenues can support economic diversification and the social costs of a just transition for vulnerable workers and communities.

• In 2017, fossil fuels constituted 89% of China's primary energy supply, while taxes and other revenues derived from fossil fuel production and consumption represented 4.2% of the general government revenue.
• China's government budget is negatively impacted by subsidies for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels; removing these subsidies equitably would increase revenue and support the transition to clean energy.
• Revenues from fossil fuels should be used to diversify the economy and fund the social costs of a just transition, specifically for communities, workers, and consumers who currently depend on fossil fuels.

APA

Kühne,, J. R. (2019). Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china

Chicago

Kühne,, Joachim Roth,Kjell. Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2019. https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china.

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BibTeX

@techreport{khne2019beyond, author = {Kühne,, Joachim Roth,Kjell}, title = {{Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2019}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }