Jiangsu Province, China

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PAGE in Jiangsu Province, China
As the second largest economy in the world, China has positioned itself as a forerunner of sustainable development, guided by the national development vision known as “Ecological Civilization”. In 2015, the Chinese Government expressed its interest in joining PAGE, starting at the provincial level in Jiangsu, the second-richest province in the country. Characterized by a dense network of rivers, lakes and waterways, Jiangsu has a strong resource base but is faced with several challenges, including high population density, environmental degradation and a reliance on heavy industry. China joined PAGE in 2015 and is now a Graduating Country.

Sustainable Development
The partnership in Jiangsu Province has contributed to progress towards SDG 4 (Quality Education), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action) and 17 (Partnerships for Goals).

PAGE Milestones
- 2022
PAGE China celebrates its graduation ceremony. On this occasion, PAGE China holds the PAGE Academy in collaboration with Tongji University to build capacity for green economic development, provide the knowledge and skills needed to promote environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive economies, and enhance international exchange. The online academy takes place from 14 to 18 November 2022.
- 2021
Jiangsu Province Department of Ecology and Environment’s Work Plan for Promoting Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality published
- 2020
Opinions on Promoting Green Development’ an overarching guidance document released by Jiangsu Provincial Government
‘2015-2017 Green Economy Progress Measurement for Jiangsu and Fujian Province, China’ published in Chinese and English
Webinar held on textile industry in cooperation with the China National Textile and Apparel Council
- 2019
Pilot study finalized, applying the International Framework on eco-industrial parks (EIP) to evaluate the sustainability performance of four Jiangsu industrial parks
International seminar on Green Industrial Parks held to launch two PAGE reports
Workshop on Green Development held as a platform for cross-sectoral dialogue, learning and information exchange
National sustainability strategy developed
- 2018
Jiangsu Green Industrial Park Assessment Study and Policy Guideline finalized
Exchange between Jiangsu Province and South Africa to support GEP tool application in South Africa
Green Industrial Park Workshop held in Suzhou, Taizhou, Huai’an, and Changshu
Strategy paper and working plan of the Green Industrial Park Coalition developed
- 2017
Second phase of PAGE project launched focusing on greening industrial parks
Provincial Green Economy Academy held
Green Economy Progress (GEP) Indicators adapted at provincial level
- 2016
China’s 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) released, with Jiangsu’s Provincial Five-Year Plan, including environmental targets
- 2015
Jiangsu province joins PAGE
Launch event and joint scoping mission held
PAGE Impact: 2015-2020 and Beyond
Jiangsu Province, China News & Events
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Advancing Circular Economy and Waste Management
30 March 2025This year’s International Day of Zero Waste 2025 on 30 March emphasizes the need for action in the fashion and
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From Insights to Action: the power of measuring progress in the transition to a green economy
31 May 2024PAGE supports policymakers to gain understanding on how green economy is progressing in their respective country by means of the
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People at the heart of PAGE’s work – all the interviews
6 February 2024All the interviews featuring people that have collaborated with PAGE at a given time. The purpose is to voice experiences,
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People at the Heart of PAGE work – Liu Hui
8 January 2024Discover the first interview of 2024 featuring people that have collaborated with PAGE at a given time. The purpose is
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Driving Action for Accelerating the Green Transition through Circular Economy and Partnerships
18 July 2023PAGE, The Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) and the Green Fiscal Policy Network (GTPN) partnered, on
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Just Transition and Green Jobs in Asia-Pacific Region – Eric Roeder interview
5 June 2023PAGE is engaged in eight countries in the Asia Pacific region namely Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia and Thailand. Comprising more
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Looking back at the PAGE Academy in China
7 December 2022PAGE Academy ended successfully on 18 November. For a week, participants engaged online with experts and country representatives to talk
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Under the PAGE umbrella, ILO and China held a summit to promote green jobs and just transition in the textile and garment sector
18 November 2022 | ILO news![Preview of Opening Ceremony PAGE Academy in China]()
Opening Ceremony PAGE Academy in China
14 November 2022 | Tongji University news | China![Preview of PAGE Partners Host Dialogue on a Just Transition in the Textile Industry in China]()
PAGE Partners Host Dialogue on a Just Transition in the Textile Industry in China
30 November 2020An online discussion was held on 18 November 2020 on a Just Transition in the Textile Sector in China, co-hosted
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New Global Green Recovery Exchange: Platform for Redesign 2020
5 October 2020Nine PAGE countries are participating in a new centralized hub for information on planned climate and environmental policies and actions
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Making progress towards an inclusive green economy in China
30 August 2020 | GGKP blogTwo eastern Chinese provinces are making strong efforts towards green development. This is according to a new report – Green
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Building on PAGE Work for a Green Recovery in Jiangsu
4 August 2020Whilst PAGE countries have been extremely responsive to the COVID-19 crisis and are working hard to ensure that a fair
![Preview of Promoting Green Industrial Development Through Sharing of Jiangsu Efforts as Best Practice]()
Promoting Green Industrial Development Through Sharing of Jiangsu Efforts as Best Practice
2 July 2020Since 2015, PAGE has been supporting Jiangsu Province with macro-level green economy policy monitoring and advising sectoral policy in the
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China: Green Economy Week
16 January 2020PAGE China Workshop on Green Development was partnered with University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) and Nanjing University (NJU)
Sharing Good Practices on Green Industrial Transition in China
29 April 2019PAGE and its partner, the Policy Research Center of Environment and Economy (PRCEE) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment
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Green Industrial Policies Lead Economies to a Sustainable Future
18 December 2018Green industrial policies can be instrumental in helping countries stay within their planetary boundaries while creating employment opportunities. This is
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Greening Industrial Parks in Jiangsu
28 June 2018PAGE, together with the Policy Research Center for Environment & Economy and the Jiangsu International Environmental Development Center held a
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How Greening the Economy can Increase Competitiveness
26 February 2018GREEN INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR THE ECONOMY TOMORROW In China, about half a million electric motors were sold in 2017, and
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How China’s Ban of Plastic Waste Imports can Help Us Beat Pollution
7 February 2018By Verena Balke, UN Environment’s Resources and Markets Branch When China decided to ban imports of plastic waste at the
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Green Industrial Policy can Guide Economies Towards a More Sustainable Future
9 December 2017How can countries across the socioeconomic spectrum restructure their economies towards sustainability while also improving the prosperity of their people?
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PAGE Holds Jiangsu Provincial Academy on Green Economy
8 December 2017The United Nations Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) held its first provincial-level Green Economy Academy in Jiangsu’s Taizhou
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PAGE Catalyses Transition to a Greener and More Inclusive Economy
23 November 2017In November, a flurry of green economy events were held around the globe demonstrating the need for a common agenda
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Targeted Training in Jiangsu Helps Textile Companies Improve Sustainability Along Value Chains
10 October 2017The Environment and Trade Hub, under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), and in collaboration with the Research
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Launch of PAGE China (Jiangsu Province) Phase II
22 September 2017PAGE launched the second phase of the project “Transition to a Green Economy in China’s Jiangsu Province” in Nanjing on
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PAGE Workshop Aims to Unlock South-South Trade in Environmental Goods and Services in Jiangsu, China
21 June 2017The workshop on “Unlocking South-South Trade in Environmental Goods and Services in Jiangsu” was held in Nanjing as part of
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The People’s Bank of China Issued the “Guidelines for Establishing the Green Financial System”
31 August 2016As published by The People’s Bank of China. Original article available from: http://www.pbc.gov.cn/english/130721/3131759/index.html The People’s Bank of China, along with
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China’s Industrial Green Development Plan Issued by MIIT
3 August 2016The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of the People’s Republic of China released the “Industrial Green Development Plan
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Launch of PAGE China (Jiangsu Province) Stocktaking Report
27 June 2016PAGE launched the “Transition to a Green Economy in China’s Jiangsu Province: A Stocktaking Report” in Nanjing. This report summarizes
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China Investing Over US$2 Billion in its Transition to IGE
25 February 2016China has been a country of unprecedented growth. During the past three decades, China has not only lifted millions of
![Preview of PAGE Scoping Mission Held in Jiangsu, China]()
PAGE Scoping Mission Held in Jiangsu, China
18 November 2015PAGE has conducted a joint green economy scoping mission in Jiangsu Province, China. In cooperation with the Policy Research Center
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September – China: Green Economy Gaining Speed
1 September 2015As the world’s most populous country and second largest economy, China’s development trajectory not only affects its 1.3 billion citizens
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PAGE Pre-Scoping Mission Held in Jiangsu, China
21 August 2015UNEP, UNIDO, and the Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy (PRCEE) conducted a pre-scoping mission to Nanjing and Zhenjiang
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China Joins PAGE
29 June 2015The PAGE Management Board has decided to formally include Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, in PAGE. As the second








































