Signal China releases 15th Five-Year Plan national climate action plan with first-ever non-CO2 GHG target

Summary

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, jointly with 17 other government agencies, released a comprehensive national climate action plan covering the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). The plan sets a specific target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 17% by 2030 compared with 2025 levels. For the first time, the plan also includes a target for reducing non-CO2 greenhouse gases, at a scale of 30 million tonnes, signaling a broader approach to emissions reduction beyond carbon dioxide alone. Note: this item was sourced via a secondary outlet reprinting the announcement; the primary government release was not independently verified at collection time.