Beijing and Shenzhen practices highlight urban decarbonisation pathways
The "Climate Action in Asia" session showcased emerging models of regional collaboration, including the launch of the Climate Lighthouse Asia Network and new partnerships connecting Bangkok Climate Action Week and Shanghai Climate Week. The Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau presented achievements under the Green Beijing strategy — significant reductions in coal consumption and PM2.5 concentrations, expanded green electricity use, and twelve years of carbon market development covering approximately 60% of the city's emissions. Qing Ye, Chairman of the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research, introduced the "Three Transformative Mindsets," demonstrating how buildings can evolve from energy consumers into regenerative ecosystems, while Envision Group showcased AI-enabled carbon management solutions developed in collaboration with HKU.
