Ideological differences, economic competition, security concerns, and disputes over human rights have sparked tense standoffs between China and the United States. Driven by geopolitical dynamics, the relationship between China and the United States will continue to evolve; even so, the two countries share outsized responsibility for climate change and their cooperation is crucial to achieving the 1.5°C temperature goal set out in the 2015 Paris AgreementParis Agreement. This précis suggests that by prioritizing bilateral cooperation, international forums, technological exchange, and climate change adaptationAdaptation and resilienceResilience, senior officials in China and the United States can steer their nations to address pressing climate imperatives in a win–win partnership for greater common good.

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Beggar Thy Neighbor to Beggar Thyself: Why China and the United States Must Cooperate to Address Climate Change

  • Olivier Serrat

摘要

Ideological differences, economic competition, security concerns, and disputes over human rights have sparked tense standoffs between China and the United States. Driven by geopolitical dynamics, the relationship between China and the United States will continue to evolve; even so, the two countries share outsized responsibility for climate change and their cooperation is crucial to achieving the 1.5°C temperature goal set out in the 2015 Paris AgreementParis Agreement. This précis suggests that by prioritizing bilateral cooperation, international forums, technological exchange, and climate change adaptationAdaptation and resilienceResilience, senior officials in China and the United States can steer their nations to address pressing climate imperatives in a win–win partnership for greater common good.