Phasing Out Harmful Subsidies: China
End harmful production subsidies and price supports resulting in over-application of fertilizers, land clearing and residue burning
Through trial and error, governments and others have been testing low-carbon policies for more than two decades. Pathfinders therefore highlights ‘best practices’ – that is, tried-and-true programs that have proved effective at driving decarbonization, as well as newer measures with high potential for future impact.
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End harmful production subsidies and price supports resulting in over-application of fertilizers, land clearing and residue burning
Support the development, commercialization and deployment of technologies that lower enteric methane released by ruminants, End harmful production subsidies and price supports resulting in over-application of fertilizers, land clearing and residue burning
Support research and development institutions and projects, Support development, commercialization and deployment of technologies that lower enteric methane released by ruminants
Provide incentives and regulatory pathways to promote alternative protein production and consumption
Restrict international trade of goods produced on recently deforested land
Introduce land sector offset mechanisms and develop agricultural carbon methodologies, Embed just-transition considerations into policymaking
Support research and development institutions and projects
Mandate companies and financial institutions to report their climate risks and impact, and integrate them into decision-making
Back technologies that cut emissions from livestock and crops production
Support the adoption of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizers
Introduce land sector offset mechanisms and develop agricultural carbon methodologies
Mandate companies and financial institutions to report their climate risks and impact, and integrate them into decision-making
Financial stress testing refers to running hypothetical scenarios to determine how well a financial institution can handle a potential economic shock or crisis.
Mandate companies and financial institutions to report their climate risks and impact, and integrate them into decision-making
Support carbon capture, utilization and storage projects and infrastructure and other carbon removal technologies, Support low-carbon hydrogen production close to demand
Foster the demand and supply of sustainable bio-based energy and feedstock in relevant industries, Stimulate the uptake of batteries and low-carbon fuels for heavy-duty vehicles, Establish measures, such as blending requirements, to ensure the uptake of low-carbon aviation and shipping fuels