China’s Leading Small Group on Carbon Neutrality: Why Is It Needed?
China’s new Leading Small Group (LSG) on peak carbon and carbon neutrality was announced on the 27th
LSGs are informal mechanisms that allow for high-level coordination between different departments and local governments on specific policy areas.
The LSG on carbon neutrality includes several key ministries and significant political figures, and is focused on a challenge that President Xi has personally tied himself to – all of which should grant it strong influence compared to other LSGs.
