Assessing Implementation of China's Climate Policies in the 12th 5-Year Period

This research paper assesses China's climate policy implementation during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), noting a shift toward specific policy instruments and the likelihood of exceeding several energy and climate targets.

• During the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), China's approach to climate policy evolved from establishing general goals and priorities to utilizing a framework of specific policy instruments designed to reduce emissions.
• China established a climate policy framework characterized by legally binding targets, improved data infrastructure, defined government responsibilities, the piloting of market mechanisms, and a focus on climate resilience. The author notes that China is likely to exceed many of the energy and climate targets set for the 12th FYP.
• For the 13th Five-Year Plan starting in 2016, the paper identifies three critical government actions for long-term emissions impact: capping greenhouse gas growth, limiting coal and energy consumption, and implementing a national carbon pricing scheme.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Assessing Implementation of China's Climate Policies in the 12th 5-Year Period. https://www.wri.org/research/assessing-implementation-chinas-climate-policies-12th-5-year-period

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Assessing Implementation of China's Climate Policies in the 12th 5-Year Period. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/assessing-implementation-chinas-climate-policies-12th-5-year-period.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendassessing, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Assessing Implementation of China's Climate Policies in the 12th 5-Year Period}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/assessing-implementation-chinas-climate-policies-12th-5-year-period}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }