How is U.S.-China Climate Diplomacy Changing?

On November 14th, 2023, the United States and China jointly issued the “Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis” which introduced several areas for U.S.-China climate cooperation. The statement aims to increase activities between states, provinces, and cities in the two countries, and to restart Track 1, 1.5, and 2 dialogues on energy transition strategies.
Meanwhile, John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua, the two veteran climate envoys responsible for hammering out global deals to address climate change, have both recently stepped down. Their successors, Liu Zhenmin and John Podesta, will build on a foundation of goodwill and communication, but have major challenges ahead. On March 29, 2024, Kelly Sims Gallagher and Li Shuo join the National Committee to discuss the future of U.S.-China climate diplomacy.
0:00-9:52 Introduction to U.S.-China climate negotiations, the Sunnylands Statement
9:52-13:12 Was Sunnylands successful?
13:12-16:00 New climate envoys Liu Zhenmin and John Podesta
16:00- 22:54 Climate envoys challenges ahead
22:54- 28:50 Looking forward in climate diplomacy
28:50- How can we advance U.S.-China climate cooperation?
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