“Chinese Civil Society Coalition on Climate Change” has been formed in 2007 and the members include Greenpeace, Green Earth Volunteers, Public Environment Research Center, and other non-governmental organizations. They pursue to discuss issues on Climate Change and reach a consensus on action strategy. In the same year, they released the Draft of 2009 Chinese Civil Society on Climate Change and appealed the attention of developed countries and developing countries on Low Carbon Sustainable Development. On November 17th, 2009, the Chinese Civil Society released 2009 Chinese Civil Society on Climate Change again, which collecting opinions from public and non-government organizations and represents their ideas on climate change.
2009 Chinese Civil Society on Climate Change contains two parts. The first part is about the international negotiations. It says that Developed countries and developing countries should jointly explore the path of low-carbon and sustainable development; adjust their energy structure and improve energy efficiency. Developed countries must take responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions and take the lead in deep reductions in emissions. The second part is about Domestic policy recommendations. As the biggest carbon dioxide emitter among the developing countries, China should take the lead among developing countries in combating climate change. The Chinese government should adopt energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, commit to major efforts to develop renewable sources of energy, create a low-carbon economy and follow a path of sustainable development. They also should encourage the public and NGOs to participate in policy-making processes and to monitor implementing processes.
