Yantai City Launches International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative

YANTAI, China, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- At the Launch Conference of International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative held during the UNFCCC COP29 on Nov. 13, Yantai City, Shandong Province released the International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative together with 32 island cities, international organizations, research institutions, enterprises, and other founding entities at home and abroad. This initiative aims to promote global climate governance through joint efforts.

Over 50,000 islands worldwide are facing shared challenges due to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for an international organization that focuses on the sustainable development of islands. Zheng Deyan, vice secretary of the CPC Yantai Municipal Committee and mayor of Yantai City, called on global island stakeholders to unite in international zero-carbon island cooperation, contributing to both sustainable island development and global climate campaigns.