U.S.-China Climate Talks Focus on Concrete Actions for 2020s

Top negotiators from both nations meet to discuss key climate strategies, emphasizing methane reduction and energy efficiency.

Liu Zhenmin, China’s climate envoy, and John Podesta, U.S. climate advisor, lead discussions in Washington, D.C.
The bilateral talks will address potent greenhouse gases, circular economy, and the transition to renewable energy.
Sessions are part of ongoing efforts to prepare for global climate negotiations in Azerbaijan this November.
The U.S. and China aim to build on previous agreements to enhance cooperation on environmental sustainability.
Meetings also cover international climate finance and the impact of China’s clean technology exports.