博鳌亚洲论坛秘书长张军：亚洲国家为实现碳中和、绿色转型提供强大支撑

Core Viewpoint - The "Belt and Road" Green Innovation Conference highlighted the significant progress in renewable energy, with global renewable energy generation surpassing fossil fuels for the first time, and the International Energy Agency projecting a doubling of renewable energy capacity by 2030 [1] Group 1: Renewable Energy Progress - Renewable energy generation has exceeded that of coal and other fossil fuels for the first time [1] - The International Energy Agency forecasts that renewable energy capacity will double by 2030 [1] - Asian countries, including China, ASEAN nations, Japan, and South Korea, are leading in innovation in energy efficiency, clean energy, and electric vehicles, providing strong support for carbon neutrality and green transition [1] Group 2: Challenges in Green Transition - Despite progress, challenges remain, including increased reliance on traditional fossil fuels in some developed economies [1] - There is a significant funding gap in green financing, with an estimated need for at least $1.4 trillion annually in the renewable energy sector from 2025 to 2030, more than double last year's investment [1] - The sharing of green technologies faces numerous obstacles, hindering overall progress [1] Group 3: Trade Protectionism and Its Impact - Trade protectionism poses significant barriers to global sustainable development, affecting the balance of technology and talent in green low-carbon transitions [2] - Tariffs on solar, electric vehicles, and batteries directly impact renewable energy costs, slowing down the transition in certain regions [2] - Increased trade costs lead to decreased global asset allocation efficiency and fragmented global governance, complicating the execution of related agreements [2]