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governments could have more disposable revenue to invest in their
local green, low carbon economy.
On the technology front, the report analyses the current status of
low carbon technology development in the two countries, as well as
related policies and strategies. The study argues that transition to a low
carbon pathway could be accelerated by incentives, such as national
directives to promote research and development on low carbon
technologies; establishment of low carbon technology ‘incubation
centres’ with strong links between the government, academia, and
industries; facilitation of technology transfer through existing and new
Technology Transfer Offices; and a focus on low carbon innovations in
the informal sector, among others.
Finally, the study identifies several opportunities for cooperation
between China and India, including around energy-saving technologies
in the industrial, building, and transportation sectors; wind and solar
power utilization; cleaner vehicles; and smart grid measures.
This study is of particular significance since it is one of the first
collaborative efforts between the two key research institutes of both
countries which are working on climate change-related issues: the
National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China
and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India. This is a very
encouraging development.
This research was compiled by a distinguished team of Indian and
Chinese experts from TERI, the Chinese National Centre for Climate
Change Strategy and International Cooperation, and the Central
University of Finance and Economics and Zhejiang University. As
an organization strongly committed to South-South cooperation,
UNDP is proud to have partnered with these institutions on this
important topic.
I would like to extend my congratulations to all the authors for their
outstanding work. I also express my appreciation and gratitude to the
Government of Norway and its Embassy in Beijing and to the Shakti
Sustainable Energy Foundation for their generous financial support.
xviii Helen Clark
Administrator
United Nations Development Programme
Foreword by Helen Clark
local green, low carbon economy.
On the technology front, the report analyses the current status of
low carbon technology development in the two countries, as well as
related policies and strategies. The study argues that transition to a low
carbon pathway could be accelerated by incentives, such as national
directives to promote research and development on low carbon
technologies; establishment of low carbon technology ‘incubation
centres’ with strong links between the government, academia, and
industries; facilitation of technology transfer through existing and new
Technology Transfer Offices; and a focus on low carbon innovations in
the informal sector, among others.
Finally, the study identifies several opportunities for cooperation
between China and India, including around energy-saving technologies
in the industrial, building, and transportation sectors; wind and solar
power utilization; cleaner vehicles; and smart grid measures.
This study is of particular significance since it is one of the first
collaborative efforts between the two key research institutes of both
countries which are working on climate change-related issues: the
National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China
and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India. This is a very
encouraging development.
This research was compiled by a distinguished team of Indian and
Chinese experts from TERI, the Chinese National Centre for Climate
Change Strategy and International Cooperation, and the Central
University of Finance and Economics and Zhejiang University. As
an organization strongly committed to South-South cooperation,
UNDP is proud to have partnered with these institutions on this
important topic.
I would like to extend my congratulations to all the authors for their
outstanding work. I also express my appreciation and gratitude to the
Government of Norway and its Embassy in Beijing and to the Shakti
Sustainable Energy Foundation for their generous financial support.
xviii Helen Clark
Administrator
United Nations Development Programme
Foreword by Helen Clark
