Russia and China are expanding strategic cooperation in the field of the climate agenda in the run-up to SOR31. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
During the meeting of the Russian-Chinese contact group on climate change, the state of carbon regulation in Russia and China was discussed, including issues of calculating the carbon footprint of products, developing carbon markets, and countering unilateral trade barriers imposed under the pretext of combating climate change.
Representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China spoke about the development of the national climate regulation system. In particular, plans were announced to expand the list of standards for calculating the carbon footprint of products, approve new methodologies for implementing climate projects, and modernize the principles of the Chinese emissions trading system.
The Russian side presented a report on the development of the national voluntary carbon market, including current changes in the regulation of climate projects implemented within the framework of international cooperation.
Representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation emphasized the interest of domestic businesses in cooperating with Chinese partners on joint projects to reduce and absorb greenhouse gas emissions with the subsequent release of carbon units.
The participants confirmed the inadmissibility of the introduction of unilateral trade barriers under the pretext of combating climate change and agreed to coordinate positions on this issue within the framework of the 31st session of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties, which will be held on November 9-20, 2026 in Antalya.
