Concluding Remarks

Abstract

This chapter brings together key information contained in “Evolving Climate and Environment in China: 2012,” a Chinese monograph. Significant warming in China for the last 100 years is unequivocal, confirmed by substantial observational data. Anthropogenic activities are very likely the key driver of the warming in China since the 1950s. Climate change has significantly impacted the eco- environment and socio-economy of China. The fast increase in greenhouse gas emissions from China is due to the rapid growth of China’s economy and its position in the world economy. Climate change projects show warming in China will continue throughout the twenty-first century. Technological and policy options for adaptation and mitigation are critical to China’s actions on climate change. Green industrialization and low-carbon urbanization are essential for sustainable development. The future research priorities and goals are also summarized.

The following researchers have also contributed to this chapter

Xiulian HU

Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, Beijing, China, e-mail: huxl@eri.org.cn

Xiaoye Zhang

Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, Beijing, China, e-mail: xiaoye@cams.cma.gov.cn

Kejun Jiang

Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, Beijing, China, e-mail: kjiang@eri.org.cn

Shaowu Wang

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, School of Physics, Peking, University, Beijing, China, e-mail: swwang@pku.edu.cn

Xuejie Gao

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

e-mail: gaoxj@cma.gov.cn