The State Council Information Office published on December 26th, 2007, a white paper entitled China’s Energy Conditions and Policies. The document, composed of eight chapters, points out that China, as an irreplaceable component of the world energy market, plays an increasingly important role in maintaining global energy security. Read the full text of the white paper
Proposal for Nordic triple helix program in China and India The Nordic-level globalization debate stresses that the Nordic region must get better at identifying new global needs and demands and be the first at coming up with innovative solutions that will meet these needs. This is particularly important in relation to exploiting opportunities in the […]
By Gørild Heggeleund This article demonstrates that prospects for emission reduction are not realistic under the current policy environment, and China is unlikely to take on commitments in the near future. The major determinants of and actors involved in China’s climate change policy are discussed, relating these to China’s stance in global climate change negotiations. […]
On 14 August, the Government held the first meeting of its newly established China forum. Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre presented the Government’s China strategy, and International Development Minister Erik Solheim gave a briefing on Norway’s development cooperation with China. Regjeringens Kina-strategi Regjeringens Kina-strategi-PPT
On June 13th, China’s State Council issued China’s National Climate Change Programme. The principle guidance of the Notice of State Council includes 7 points: 1. Fully realize the importance and urgency of addressing climate change. 2. Make clear the general requirement of "National Programme". 3. Carry out related measures and policies to control GHGs. 4. […]
To better protect the IPR, resolutely punish and combat various infringement and other illegal activities, the National IPR Protection Working Group Office, in conjunction with other relevant departments, formulated "China‘s Action Plan on IPR Protection 2006. _ Focusing on major issues in relation with China‘s IPR protection efforts, the Action Plan clearly defines the China‘s […]
Based on a study tour by Innovation Norway, Energy and Environmental Sector Group April 2007 Written by Vibeke Skaiaa, April 26, 2007 Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, 2007, April 23-25th _ Our Chinese Hosts _ Introduction April 23-25, six of the most central persons within the energy and environmental sector in Innovation Norway visited China. Representatives […]
Article for China Healthcare Innovation magazine March 2007-03-13 Werner Christie, MD, wechr@invanor.no Environmental pollution is a big challenge in the modern world. We have promoted economic growth and the increasing profits of industries and enterprises, but not taken into account the “external” costs they inflict on our common capital and resource, the environment. The environment […]
Av: Werner Christie, Januar 2007 Når du åpnet julepakkene i fjor er sjansen stor for at det på mange eller de fleste gavene stod et lite merke: ”Made in China”. En hoveddel av det vi kjøper av tekstiler, klær, sko, leker og andre fabrikkerte produkter produseres nå i de store industriparkene sør og øst i […]
This report provides you with information on the development of new energy and environment market in China. New energy includes hydro, wind, solar, bio mass, thermal, and etc. Environment includes pollution controls for water, air, solid waste, and etc. China, as the world most populated country, has become one of the most polluted countries on […]