The 21st UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) opened in Paris on November 30. Nearly 10,000 representatives from 195 countries and economies attended the conference, and more than 100 heads of state or government attended the first-day meeting. As a key milestone in the global cooperation process on climate change, the conference attracted great attention worldwide. China Building Materials Test and Certification Group Co., Ltd. (CTC) was invited to attend the conference and was invited to speak at a side event at the China Pavilion titled “Development of China's MRV System,” hosted by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China and Tsinghua University.

Ge Hongmei, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology and Standards Management Department of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China; Jiang Zhaoli, Deputy Director of the Climate Change Department of the National Development and Reform Commission; Marco Loprieno of the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission; Duan Maosheng, Professor at the Institute of Low Carbon Economy of Tsinghua University; He Jiankun, Professor at the Institute of Low Carbon Economy of Tsinghua University; and other attending officials and experts held in-depth discussions on policies, systems, research, and practices related to the establishment of an MRV system, introduced the progress of the low-carbon certification system, and shared experience in carbon emission verification and certification in relevant industries and localities, providing support for the establishment of a fair and just carbon market.

As a cooperating unit of this side event, CTC sent an expert team composed of Chen Lu, Qin Xianming, Yan Haochun, and Hao Qingjun. Deputy General Manager Chen Lu delivered an excellent speech at the conference.

This conference showcased CTC's work and achievements in the carbon field to the world, and also demonstrated CTC's determination and confidence to make greater contributions to addressing climate change.