Photovoltaic (PV) panels are arranged at a PV technology base on a barren mountain in Ruicheng county, North China's Shanxi Province on November 13, 2022. Ruicheng has stepped up efforts to develop PV power generation in recent years, delivering green energy to households. Photo: VCG

China has made important contributions to the positive progress achieved  at the COP27 in dealing with the global climate change, and defended the interests of developing countries, China's environment authority said on Monday. 

"China has fully and deeply participated in the negotiations and consultations on nearly 100 issues, firmly safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and has made important contributions to the package of positive outcomes achieved at the meeting," Liu Youbin, the spokesperson at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, told the Global Times.

COP27, or the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, came to a  conclusion at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on November 20, 39 hours earlier before the scheduled close.

Dozens of resolutions were adopted at the meeting, and a relatively balanced package of results was agreed upon, including the establishment of "loss and damage" funding.

"Loss and damage" refers to expenses already incurred by climate change, such as rising sea levels or extreme heat waves, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

"However, we are also very sorry to see that developed countries still do not fully face up to their historical responsibilities, and have a negative attitude on providing funds and technical knowledge to developing countries," Liu said. "The developed countries' pledge of $100 billion per year remains unfulfilled, and there is no clear funding arrangement for adaptation funding."

During the conference, China submitted the"Progress on the Implementation of China's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)" to the COP27 secretariat, elaborating on the progress made by China in implementing its NDC targets since 2020, which includes reaching its carbon peak before 2030 and achieving carbon neutralization before 2060.

"It reflects China's determination and achievements in promoting the development of green groups and actively responding to climate change," Liu said.

In the China Corner at the COP27, China shared its wisdom and plans in tackling climate change.

Li Gao, director of tackling climate change at the Ministry of Ecology and vice director of Chinese delegation to COP27, was chosen as Vice-President of the COP, according to Liu.

"China will, as always, maintain multilateralism, continue to actively participate in the global governance of climate change, and continue to deepen South-South cooperation on climate change with other developing countries within its capacity, based on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities," Liu said.