Insights | EU official commends China's leading role in global climate governance

Lauren Bardon, the first counselor for climate action and environment at the EU Delegation to China, shared his observations and insights on global climate action during an exclusive interview with China News Network following his trip to COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

He described the event as an overall "success," particularly noting the two concrete financing goals that were achieved, despite a complex and challenging geopolitical landscape, which showcased global climate governance's resilience.

Bardon emphasized the leading roles of the EU and China in climate negotiations, highlighting their ability to maximize the convergence of interests among various parties. He also commended China's voluntary contributions to other developing countries for the global green transition. (Lin Zhuowei, Xue Lingqiao)