China's role in attaining the global 2°C target

摘要: In the recent climate change negotiations it was declared that increase in global temperature should be kept below 2°C by 2100, relative to pre-industrial levels. China's CO2 emissions from energy and cement processes already account for nearly 24% of emissions, a trend is expected keep increasing. Thus role China GHG mitigation crucial. A scenario analysis presented here feasibility reaching low-carbon discussed. The results suggest continued technological progress will make possible limit its these peak before 2025 therefore target can achieved. Policy relevance signing Copenhagen Accord, agreed target. Results this article could used justify development policies negotiations. While many still doubt pathway support globa...