New Timeline | U.S.-China Climate Cooperation

Thursday, October 17 – Asia Society Policy Institute has released the U.S.-China Climate Cooperation Timeline, a unique interactive tool that enables users to delve into the history of U.S.-China climate cooperation over the past 30 years through engaging visualizations and insightful analysis. It showcases key agreements, influential policymakers, significant events, and major policy developments from both nations. The interactive timeline not only chronicles the history of U.S.-China climate relations but also sheds light on the critical milestones that have advanced international climate initiatives. By understanding the depth and progression of this bilateral cooperation, we can better appreciate its impact on global environmental policies.

“Over the past three decades, the United States and China have forged several landmark climate agreements and pioneered policy innovations," said Taylah Bland and Betty Wang, Senior Program Officers at ASPI. "From the establishment of the U.S.-China Forum on Environment and Development in 1997 to the most recent bilateral commitments under John Podesta and Liu Zhenmin, this partnership has continuously evolved in response to political changes. Exploring these years of cooperation reveals essential lessons for the future of the relationship and its potential to bolster global climate efforts.”

Check out the U.S.-China climate timeline here. Members of the media interested in contacting Taylah Bland, Betty Wang, or our other climate experts should email [email protected].