Topic: Green Initiatives Within the United Nations System
Country: China
Delegate Name: Nik Thorsrud
School: Mattawan High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All China position papers GLIMUN 2011 committees
With the increasing threat of global climate change and the ever increasing energy costs, The People's Republic of China is coming to embrace all possible alternatives to traditional energy production methods. China is facing a significant increase in the demand for electricity in the next several years, and sees green energy as an excellent way to supplement the energy demand and to find energy security. China also recognizes the potential for alternative energy as a valuable means of economic growth.
The story of alternative energy in China has been one of great success. Wind energy is used extensively in China, to great effect. Currently, China is the largest producer of wind energy in the world. However, wind energy is often unreliable and expensive. Solar power is also valuable in China. China is a leader in the world in the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic technology, with 30% being produced in China, and the largest manufacturer of solar panels in the world. China also employs the use of geothermal energy, hydro-power, and biomass energy.
Alternative energy has played a large role in job creation in China, with 300,000 jobs created, and UNEP has played a large role in the success of alternative energy in China. In 2010, a delegation from China met with UNEP officials to discuss the future of relations with the two. China looks forward to meeting and discussing this issue with the United Nations, and other countries and encourage other countries to embrace alternative energy and move away from harmful traditional methods that can damage resources and the planet.
