Opinions on Jointly Promoting Green Development of the Belt and Road
Scope of Application
Guidelines for developers, contractors, and the Chinese Government.
Purpose
Offers recommendations to enhance coordination between development and environmental protection in BRI host countries.
General Key Points
The Chinese Government should:
- Encourage policies that support cooperation on green development.
- Urge enterprises to abide by host country laws and regulations on environmental protection.
- Promote cooperation on green energy, transportation, and industry with domestic and foreign companies.
- Align China’s green standards with the standards in host countries.
Developers and Contractors should:
- Observe host country laws and regulations.
Key Points on Stakeholder Engagement
Developers and Contractors should:
- Prioritize the concerns of local communities.
Key Points on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
The Chinese Government should:
- Develop codes of conduct for the environmental performance of overseas projects.
Developers and Contractors should:
- Actively protect the environment.