Climate change is a common challenge facing the world today and a proposition of the times for human society to achieve sustainable development. From the solemn commitment to the "double carbon" goal to the practice of low-carbon transformation on the front line of the industry; from the research on zero-carbon technologies by scientific research institutions to the implementation of the "Belt and Road" green infrastructure projects-China's private forces are taking rich and pragmatic actions to contribute to global climate governance. China's exemplary plan. In order to systematically sort out and focus on displaying my country's innovative practices in addressing climate change and tell the story of China's green development to the international community, as approved by the State Council, registered by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment as the industry management department, and has the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the China Environmental Protection Federation, a national non-profit social organization with special consultative status, together with its "Belt and Road" Ecological Industry Cooperation Working Committee, The "Collection of Action Cases for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31)" was officially launched, and all relevant units were sincerely invited to systematically summarize practical results and jointly promote the wisdom and solutions of China's people to the world stage.

Purpose of solicitation

Systematically collect climate action results from multiple entities such as government departments, universities, scientific research institutes, key enterprises, and social organizations; Build a thematic case base that can comprehensively reflect China's advanced concepts and practical results in addressing climate change; Relying on the COP31 international platform to carry out precise communication and share China's green and low-carbon development path and ecological civilization construction experience with the international community; Contribute the wisdom and solutions of China people to the global response to climate change.

the target of the application

This solicitation is widely open to the following units, and encourages joint declarations across units and fields:

• Universities and scientific research institutes (involving environmental science and engineering, climate change, ecology, energy engineering, low-carbon economy and other related subject fields);
• Key enterprises (state-owned, private, foreign-funded; engaged in green and low-carbon, green computing, green finance, ecological environmental protection, new energy, energy conservation and carbon reduction and other related businesses);
• Social organizations and industry associations (with practical foundations in the fields of climate change, ecological protection, sustainable development, etc.);
• Local governments and industrial parks (forming demonstration cases in low-carbon development, climate adaptation, green industries, etc.).

Recruitment direction

Application cases should closely focus on the core issues of COP31 and my country's "double carbon" strategic goals, focusing on the following directions (including but not limited to):

(1) Low-carbon development and climate cooperation response

Advanced technologies and typical practices for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in industry, transportation, construction and other fields; innovation in regional low-carbon coordinated development mechanisms; carbon market construction and exploration of carbon financial instruments; international cooperation and technology transfer in low-carbon technologies.

(2) Ecological environment governance and climate adaptation

Ecological protection and restoration and improvement of carbon sink capacity (forests, wetlands, oceans, grasslands, etc.); biodiversity protection and cross-border ecological cooperation in the context of climate change; extreme climate event response and risk prevention and control system construction; pollution prevention and control and pollution reduction Carbon synergy path.

(3) Green industry development and green infrastructure

Green manufacturing system construction and green supply chain management; large-scale development of new energy and energy storage technology innovation (photovoltaic, wind power, hydrogen energy, biomass energy, etc.); integrated practice of investment, construction and operation of the "Belt and Road" green infrastructure; smart environmental protection and integrated application of digital low-carbon technologies.

(4) Policy standards and national action

Policy and regulation systems and local practices to address climate change; international docking and mutual recognition and promotion of green and low-carbon standards; climate education, science popularization and public awareness improvement; carbon inclusive mechanism design and national low-carbon action promotion;ESG concept promotion and enterprise sustainability Development practice.

(5) Other innovative topics that are highly related to the COP31 agenda, have distinctive China characteristics and international demonstration value.

Basic requirements of the case

1. Comply with national laws and regulations and the overall deployment to address climate change, with a clear stance and correct orientation;
2. Based on the forefront of global climate governance, it has a high theoretical level and strategic foresight;
3. Supported by specific projects, policy practices or scientific research results, it is operable, replicable and generalizable; it has significant innovative value at the technology, model or mechanism level;
4. Reflecting the principles of multilateralism and the spirit of the Paris Agreement will help deepen international climate cooperation and demonstrate the global significance of China's private green actions.

Support measures for selected casesCases comprehensively selected by the expert review committee will enjoy the following rights and interests:

1. Incorporate it into the COP31 official achievement material system of the China Environmental Protection Federation and officially presented during the conference;
2. Priority is given to international communication platforms such as the United Nations Side Event, the United Nations Press Room, the China Corner, and the Blue Zone Display;
3. Obtained special publicity and promotion from international mainstream media and overseas social platforms;
4. Include it in the China Environmental Protection Federation's "Belt and Road" green brand sailing plan to connect with international partners and project resources;
5. Form a special report on policy suggestions or a compilation of practical cases and report them to relevant domestic departments.

Application method and deadline

(1) Deadline for application:

24:00 on May 31, 2026 (subject to the email sending time).

(2) Application materials:

1. "Action Case Declaration Form for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31)"(unit declarations must be stamped with official seals, and individual declarations must be signed for confirmation);
2. Relevant supporting materials (pictures, videos, reports, certificates, media reports, etc.).

(3) Submission method:

Please send the WORD version of the application form, the stamped scanned copy and supporting materials to the email address of the case solicitation specialist. Please indicate "COP31 Case Declaration-Unit Name" in the subject of the email.