China's 2026 Climate Goals

China has set ambitious climate targets for 2026 under its 15th Five-Year Plan: a 5.7% reduction in carbon intensity (CO₂ per unit of GDP) and 100% electricity from renewables for key provinces. This page summarizes the key targets and links to detailed resources.

Carbon Intensity Target

The NDRC proposed cutting carbon intensity by 5.7% year-on-year — roughly double the 14th FYP rate. China's carbon intensity in 2022 was 0.597 kg CO₂/USD PPP, down from 1.473 in 2005 (59.5% reduction). The CO₂ emission coefficient target is 0.554 kg CO₂/USD, implying cumulative emissions of ~26.7 billion tonnes through 2030.

Renewable Energy Goals

100% renewable electricity by 2030, with provincial targets (Guangdong 97%, Zhejiang 95%, Shanghai 90%). In 2025 alone: 219.7 GW of new solar (130 GW cumulative), 94.7 GW new wind (112 GW cumulative). China installed 260 GW solar in 2024 and targets 300+ GW in 2026.

Key Resources

Explore the targets in depth:

• 📚 Detailed Resources — Government reports, NDRC proposals, and expert analysis
• 📌 Further Reading — Broader context on China's climate policy

This page is a reference summary. The linked subpages have detailed analysis, charts, and source material.