China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation

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China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation

2024-10-21 17:56 Last Updated At：22:17

A forum on green energy cooperation between China, Europe and Africa has underscored technological collaboration to discover new potential in the industry and further contribute to global climate governance for a green and low-carbon future.

The second China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum opened in east China's Wenzhou City on Saturday, gathering more than 100 politicians, ambassadors and industry representatives from China, European and African countries to discuss new opportunities and innovations for green development.

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A recent report from the International Energy Agency forecasts that China is set to account for almost 60 percent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.

Several attendees praised China's efforts in advancing its transition toward a green, low-carbon economy.

"China is actively promoting the development of green energy across all provinces and regions, driven by the commitment to and implementation of green policies championed by President Xi Jinping. Simultaneously, the country has made substantial investments in green energy projects abroad," said Gilles Pargneaux, a former member of the European Parliament.

In September, China announced plans to implement 30 clean energy projects in Africa to support the continent's green development.

"China holds a prominent position in the field of new energy, backed by advanced technology and extensive experience in wind and solar power. As an international market player, it has huge potential and competitiveness," said Salaheddine Mezouar, former Moroccan foreign minister.

China, Europe, and Africa each possess unique strengths in green energy, with significant potential for complementarity.

As China leads in expanding renewable energy capacity, Chinese companies are actively seeking win-win partnerships with Europe and Africa, particularly in the solar energy sector.

"We can provide pretty, cost-effective products for both European solar market and also African solar market. We could create a lot of jobs since we need local labor to do the installation. It could increase the economics by providing green energy and also raise production efficiency there," said Lu Chuan, chairman of Chint New Energy that operates photovoltaic businesses.

A white paper from China's National Energy Administration reveals that the country's total installed capacity of wind, solar, and photovoltaic power reached 1.2 billion kilowatts by the end of July, achieving its target six years ahead of schedule.

UNGA President warns global multilateral system "under attack"

The multilateral system is "under attack" amid global turmoil, President of the 80th UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock warned in her remarks on Wednesday.

In her briefing on the priorities for the resumed 80th Session of the General Assembly, the UNGA president noted that the current multilateral system does not collapse all in a sudden, but "crumbles piece by piece" in divisions, compromises, and lack of political commitment.

The president called all the UN member states to defend the UN Charter and international law and promote cross-regional cooperation.

She also urged to push forward the work of the UNGA on certain critical issues with a strong majority, rather than an absolute consensus among all member states. Such act is not a failure of multilateralism, but "an affirmation of it," she said.

The foundational principles of the institution should not be eroded by appeasement, she said, calling the member states to show courage, leadership, and responsibility at the UN's "critical make-or-break moment."

"The UN needs you. Your support, your leadership, your principle, stand, your cross-regional cooperation, if we are to preserve and modernize this institution, if we are to make it, rather than break it," she said.