We work to provide sustainable solutions and improve knowledge to control short-lived climate forcers in China

The Chinese-Norwegian Cooperation on Short-Lived Climate Forcers (ChiNorClimate) studies the effects of methane and black and organic carbon emissions on air pollution, climate change, and health in China. Composed of expert teams from Norway and China, ChiNorClimate works to achieve near-term solutions and contribute to mitigate climate change and improve air-quality and health.

Our Mission

ChiNorClimate strives to increase knowledge and support the development of strategies and policy options for methane and black and organic carbon emissions in China.

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Through targeted research, collaboration, and capacity building, we aim to significantly reduce these potent climate pollutants, contributing to improved air quality, public health, and global climate resilience.

Supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Norwegian embassy in Beijing, the project exemplifies international cooperation. The Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) spearheads the initiative domestically, ensuring alignment with China’s environmental priorities, while the Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA) coordinates efforts from Norway, fostering mutual learning and exchange of expertise.

Our Projects

Black Carbon Project
The Black Carbon project aims to reduce emissions from key sources like residential combustion and industrial processes in northern China, improving air quality and mitigating climate impacts. Led by the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA), the project fosters collaboration between China and Norway to develop cleaner technologies and practices. This initiative supports China’s 2060 carbon neutrality goal and global efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants.

Methane Project
The Methane project focuses on reducing emissions from waste treatment and livestock production in northern China by developing cost-effective solutions and strategies. It aims to improve local emission data and recommend control technologies, contributing to China’s 2060 carbon neutrality goal and commitments under the Paris Agreement. The project is jointly led by the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA), strengthening collaboration to mitigate climate change, improve air quality and reduce food loss by recommending solutions to reduce methane emissions.

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Latest Publications for Short-Term Climate Forcers

ChiNorClimate is committed to documenting discoveries, informing about new estimates of effects on climate, air quality, and health, and sharing the latest news, statistics, and research regarding short-term climate Forcers.

Final Report produced under the Chinese-Norwegian Project on Emission, Impact, and Control Policy for Black Carbon and its Co-benefits in Northern China (ChiNorBC)

Black Carbon Project
This report is the final report of the China-Norway Black Carbon Emissions, Impacts and Control Policies Project (ChiNorBC). The project is jointly implemented by the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA), co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning (CAEP), the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) and the CICERO Center for International Climate Research, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.
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The executive summary describes and summarizes the key findings of the project ,the aim was to provide Chinese policy makers with policy solutions for reducing BC/OC emissions in China which maximizes the co-benefits.

Black Carbon Project
Black Carbon (BC) and Organic Carbon (OC) are particulate matter from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass. As short-lived climate forcers, BC warms the atmosphere while OC cools it. These aerosols significantly impact air quality, human health, and climate change on both regional and global scales.
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Output 1 Review of BC/ OC emissions and control measures in China and Norway

Black Carbon Project
An overview of climate change and air quality policies implemented in China and Norway and how these policies have affected black and organic carbon emissions (BC/OC). The report identifies gaps and needs, in addition to forming part of the basis for recommendations to improve policies in China with focus on maximizing the co-benefits for climate and air pollution.
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