Explore China's evolving energy landscape and its global impact in this lecture by Prof Ross Garnaut AO. Delve into China's shift from energy-intensive growth to a new economic model, examining its effects on climate change mitigation and sustainable development worldwide. Analyze how China's changing approach influences low-carbon development options in other countries, and gain insights into the country's electricity sector, industrial reforms, and rural electrification efforts. Investigate China's role in reducing global emissions, its diplomatic challenges, and the potential for a zero-growth economy. Consider the implications of Chinese investment in Australia and the relationship between economic growth and living standards in this comprehensive examination of China's energy transition and its far-reaching consequences.
China's Energy Transition: Effects on Global Climate and Sustainable Development