The Ministry of Ecology and Environment held a meeting on the construction of a national carbon market in 2025.

On September 6th, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment held a national carbon market construction work conference for 2025 in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Minister of Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Huang Runqiu emphasized that the carbon market is an important policy tool for actively addressing climate change and accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development through market mechanisms. It is necessary to base efforts on the goals of peaking carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality, accurately grasp the significant significance and objectives of strengthening the construction of the national carbon market, thoroughly analyze the prominent issues and weaknesses faced, integrate a systematic approach throughout the entire process and all aspects of the carbon market construction work, and accelerate the construction of a national carbon market that is more efficient, dynamic, and internationally influential. Firstly, it is important to coordinate the relationship between an effective market and an active government. It is necessary to fully respect market development laws, continuously stimulate the enthusiasm of carbon market trading entities, strengthen regulatory and management systems, ensure data is true, accurate and reliable, and strive to create a fair, open, and transparent market environment, achieving a balance between allowing freedom and ensuring control. Secondly, it is important to coordinate the relationship between long-term and short-term goals. Long-term goals should guide phase-specific tasks, and the achievement of short-term goals should support the realization of long-term goals, gradually developing and improving the carbon market, promoting the formation of a carbon pricing mechanism with clear emission reduction effects, a sound system of rules, and reasonable price levels. Thirdly, it is important to coordinate the relationship between the whole and the parts. It is necessary to strengthen the coordination between the carbon market and other policy systems, promote the effective connection and coordination between mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, encourage local pilot carbon markets to lead by example, and explore beneficial paths for the construction of a national carbon market. Fourthly, it is important to coordinate the relationship between domestic and international factors. It is important to not only consider China's national conditions and explore a path and method in line with market laws, but also further strengthen international exchanges, dialogue, and practical cooperation, promoting the establishment of a scientific, fair, and rational global carbon market mechanism.