A roadmap for the energy sector towards carbon neutrality in China

This report, An Energy Sector Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality in China, responds to the Chinese government's invitation to the IEA to cooperate on long-term strategies by defining pathways to achieve carbon neutrality in the Chinese energy sector. It shows that achieving carbon neutrality aligns with China's broader development goals, such as increasing prosperity and transitioning to innovation-driven growth. The first track of this roadmap, the Pledged Commitments scenario, reflects the improved targets announced by China in 2020. The report also explores the implications of a faster transition, the accelerated transition scenario, and the socio-economic benefits. that it would bring beyond…