Although the developed countries are largely responsible for the climate change to date, future responsibility is shared by both developed and developing countries. As the world’s most populous country and the largest emitter of greenhouse gases with steeply rising emission curves, China’s role is critical in combating climate change. However, without technological and financial support, China will not be able to shoulder the entire responsibility for achieving the necessary reductions. A report by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Chinese Economists 50 Forum shows how China can make the emissions reductions needed to reach the global 2°C target, while still meeting development and economic growth goals over the next four decades.

Read the report: http://sei-international.org/?p=publications&task=view&pid=1325