NPC considers draft resolution on climate change

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China will stick to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" established by the UN Framework Conference on Climate change. The assurance was given at the ongoing session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

The top Chinese legislature is convening at the bimonthly session in Beijing. At the top of the agenda is the use of renewable energy and climate change.

Xie zhenhua, Vice Minister National Development and Reform Commission, said, "China would include its strategy against climate change into its economic and social development planning, and put the ratio of emission as an important reference for medium and long-term development strategies of governments at all levels. "

The rapid economic growth of China's economy has meant sharp rises in energy demands. But the country is also paying the price of development with pollution and environmental problems. China has responded over the past years with strong measures to improve the environment.

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China's National Plan on Climate Change

1/ Reduce energy-consumption per unit of GDP by 20% by 2010

2/ Raise ratio of renewable energy to 10% by 2010

3/ Increase forest coverage to 20% by 2010