The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20. (Source: Xinhua)

The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20.

A delegation from China's Hainan Province is attending the conference from November 9 to 13, taking part in a series of exchange activities in Antalya and other locations. Through events at the China Pavilion and other platforms, the delegation is sharing the island province's progress in developing a national ecological civilization pilot zone and addressing climate change.

During the conference, the delegation will attend side events at the China Pavilion, present case studies, and join discussions on Hainan's ecological civilization initiatives, including carbon emissions management, environmental conservation, and the development of green industries. The delegation will also engage with international participants to explore cooperation in climate governance, green technology, and low-carbon industries.

In recent years, Hainan has continued to strengthen its carbon emissions management system, exploring ways to track product carbon footprints throughout their lifecycles and promote the green and low-carbon transition across energy, transportation, construction, and other sectors.

The province has also helped develop China's national carbon emissions trading market, while advancing zero-carbon industrial parks and its "waste-free island" initiative. Other efforts include exploring gross ecosystem product (GEP) accounting, blue carbon standards, and inclusive carbon-reduction incentive mechanisms to create more opportunities to realize the economic value of ecological resources.

These initiatives offer practical examples that Hainan can share through international climate exchanges and cooperation. By participating in COP31, the province hopes to share its experience in green transition, learn about emerging trends in global climate governance, and explore opportunities for practical cooperation with other countries and regions.