TSINGHUA, CHINA — Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), a global research organization that supports nations\u2019 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\u2019s director is Dr. Ye Qi, Professor of Environmental Policy and Management.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s international trade, and low-carbon growth cities, among other topics.<\/p>\n
\u201cClimate Policy Initiative is thrilled to partner with the faculty of Tsinghua University on our research projects,\u201d said Thomas Heller, executive director of Climate Policy Initiative. \u201cOur mission is to provide valuable policy assessment and diagnostic information that policymakers seek, to help them make the best decisions for low-carbon growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Ye Qi, director of CPI at Tsinghua, noted, \u201cChina 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\u2019t, and what specifically needs to be addressed to bridge any gaps in the performance of these policies and programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
To mark its launch, CPI at Tsinghua hosted 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:<\/p>\n
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a policy effectiveness analysis and advisory organization. \u00a0Its mission is to assess, diagnose, and support nations\u2019 efforts to achieve low-carbon growth.\u00a0 CPI is an independent, not-for-profit organization with headquarters in San Francisco and regional offices in Berlin, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro, and Venice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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