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Climate Policy Initiative at Tsinghua to Provide Research to Support Chinese Government’s Efforts towards Low-Carbon Growth

Research Center Launches with Workshop on the Effectiveness of Energy Saving Policy

TSINGHUA, CHINA -- Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), a global research organization that supports nations’ efforts in low-carbon growth by examining the effectiveness of policies and programs, today launched its China research center located at Tsinghua University. The center’s director is Dr. Ye Qi, Professor of Environmental Policy and Management.

CPI at Tsinghua is collaborating with the School of Public Policy and Management, Low Energy Laboratory, School of Economics and Management and Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University to examine a range of low-carbon growth issues in China, including: energy effectiveness in the building sector, the potential impact of property tax reform on building energy conservation, the CO2 impact of the production of goods and services in China, carbon emissions embodied in China’s international trade, and low-carbon growth cities, among other topics.

“Climate Policy Initiative is thrilled to partner with the faculty of Tsinghua University on our research projects,” said Tom Heller, executive director of Climate Policy Initiative. “Our mission is to provide valuable policy assessment and diagnostic information that policymakers seek, to help them make the best decisions for low-carbon growth.”

Dr. Ye Qi, director of CPI at Tsinghua, noted, “China has implemented many new policies and programs in the last few years to meet its low-carbon growth goals. CPI will provide central and local government authorities with information on what is working and what isn’t, and what specifically needs to be addressed to bridge any gaps in the performance of these policies and programs.”

To mark its launch, CPI at Tsinghua hosted a talk by financier and philanthropist George Soros on May 6 at Tsinghua University and a workshop on May 7 at the China National Convention Center, attended by representatives from the policy and research community in China and abroad. The May 7 workshop speakers included:

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Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a global research organization whose mission is to assess, diagnose and support the efforts of key governments around the world to achieve low-carbon growth. Its focus is the effectiveness of policies and programs aimed at low-carbon development and looks comprehensively at the range of programs that governments can employ to achieve their goals. CPI is headquartered in San Francisco and has research centers around the world which are affiliated with distinguished research institutions. Research centers include: CPI at Tsinghua, affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University; CPI Berlin, affiliated with the Department for Energy, Transportation and the Environment at DIW Berlin; and CPI Venice, affiliated with Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM). CPI is an independent, non-profit research organization which receives its funding from the Fund for Policy Reform.

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> CPI San Francisco — News & Events > CPI Berlin — News & Events > CPI Venice — News & Events > CPI Beijing — News & Events	CPI BEIJING — NEWS & EVENTS Climate Policy Initiative at Tsinghua to Provide Research to Support Chinese Government’s Efforts towards Low-Carbon Growth Research Center Launches with Workshop on the Effectiveness of Energy Saving Policy May 7, 2010 TSINGHUA, CHINA -- Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), a global research organization that supports nations’ efforts in low-carbon growth by examining the effectiveness of policies and programs, today launched its China research center located at Tsinghua University. The center’s director is Dr. Ye Qi, Professor of Environmental Policy and Management. CPI at Tsinghua is collaborating with the School of Public Policy and Management, Low Energy Laboratory, School of Economics and Management and Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University to examine a range of low-carbon growth issues in China, including: energy effectiveness in the building sector, the potential impact of property tax reform on building energy conservation, the CO2 impact of the production of goods and services in China, carbon emissions embodied in China’s international trade, and low-carbon growth cities, among other topics. “Climate Policy Initiative is thrilled to partner with the faculty of Tsinghua University on our research projects,” said Tom Heller, executive director of Climate Policy Initiative. “Our mission is to provide valuable policy assessment and diagnostic information that policymakers seek, to help them make the best decisions for low-carbon growth.” Dr. Ye Qi, director of CPI at Tsinghua, noted, “China has implemented many new policies and programs in the last few years to meet its low-carbon growth goals. CPI will provide central and local government authorities with information on what is working and what isn’t, and what specifically needs to be addressed to bridge any gaps in the performance of these policies and programs.” To mark its launch, CPI at Tsinghua hosted a talk by financier and philanthropist George Soros on May 6 at Tsinghua University and a workshop on May 7 at the China National Convention Center, attended by representatives from the policy and research community in China and abroad. The May 7 workshop speakers included: John Bryson, former Chairman, President, and CEO, Edison International, William Chandler, Co-founder and President, Transition Energy, Xue Lan, Dean of the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, and Zhang Xiliang, Executive Director, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University. .............................. About CPI Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a global research organization whose mission is to assess, diagnose and support the efforts of key governments around the world to achieve low-carbon growth. Its focus is the effectiveness of policies and programs aimed at low-carbon development and looks comprehensively at the range of programs that governments can employ to achieve their goals. CPI is headquartered in San Francisco and has research centers around the world which are affiliated with distinguished research institutions. Research centers include: CPI at Tsinghua, affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University; CPI Berlin, affiliated with the Department for Energy, Transportation and the Environment at DIW Berlin; and CPI Venice, affiliated with Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM). CPI is an independent, non-profit research organization which receives its funding from the Fund for Policy Reform.
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