Belt and Road Initiative & Sustainable Urbanization

Announced in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties.  In February 2020, the Plan touched 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of almost […]

Belt and Road Initiative & Sustainable Transport

Announced in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties.  In February 2020, the Plan touched 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of almost […]

Belt and Road Initiative & Industry 4.0

Announced in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties.  In February 2020, the Plan touched 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of almost […]

Belt and Road Initiative & Green Urban Finance

Announced in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties.  In February 2020, the Plan touched 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of almost […]

Solid Waste Management – Briefing on China Green Development

The world is accelerating urbanization and the population is keeping growth. But the rubbish growth far exceeds the population growth. Solid waste has become a very common concern in lots of cities across the globe. China is one of the countries with the largest population and produces the largest amount of solid waste in the […]

Evaluating the Potential of Green Municipal Bonds as a Financing Solution for Chinese Cities

Pollution, environmental degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions are byproducts of China’s rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth over the past four decades. In order to address climate challenges, China must develop cities that integrate sustainable solutions for their buildings, energy provision, transportation networks, waste recycling, and other infrastructure. As much as 6.6 trillion RMB is […]