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![]() Bilateral Relations![]() ![]() Environmental Cooperation Action Plan between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China.Background and ProgressIn November 1998, the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Parties) signed The Framework Statement for Cooperation on Environment into the 21st Century (hereinafter referred to as "the Framework Statement"). This is an important document, which will guide our bilateral environmental cooperation relationship into the 21st Century. Since the signature of the Framework Statement in November 1998, the Parties have implemented the following projects and activities:
Future CooperationUnder the umbrella of the Framework Statement, the Parties have agreed on the main elements of a joint Action Plan for 1999-2000. Elements of this Action Plan build on efforts related to a number of specific bilateral agreements including the General Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China; the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperative Meteorological Programs; the Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Cooperation and the Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The elements of the Action Plan reflect a mutual interest in expanded cooperation on a broad array of priority environmental issues and a desire to develop and implement cooperation projects to address the challenges associated with sustainable development and environment. This approach has benefited both countries through ongoing cooperative accomplishments in priority environmental areas including energy efficiency; cleaner production; disaster mitigation; as well as natural resources conservation and watershed management which, among other things, serve to enhance carbon sinks. This Plan also reflects the successful working relationship that has developed through the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) in support of the Chinese government's efforts to promote sustainable development. The parties, through the involvement of various ministries, agencies and stakeholders on both sides, will actively promote and pursue the cooperation on the following projects and activities: 1. Energy and environment
2. Pollution prevention
3. Utilization and management of natural resources
4. Capacity building
5. China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development
6. OthersThe Parties, through consultations involving various ministries, agencies and stakeholders, will develop and implement other projects of mutual interest. The Way ForwardIn addition to proceeding with the above initiatives, both Parties are in the process of establishing the Canada-China Joint Committee on Environment Cooperation so as to better coordinate activities and projects. The Canadian side will follow a strongly coordinated Team Canada approach with Environment Canada leading and many agencies, departments and stakeholders involved in the work of the Joint Committee. The Chinese side will be led by the State Environmental Protection Administration, with many agencies involved in the work of the Joint Committee. The Inaugural Meeting will be held in China in the summer or fall of 1999. Canada agrees to host the second meeting in March 2000 in Vancouver. At the first meeting, the Joint Committee will review progress to ensure that the Framework Statement remains responsive to emerging environmental problems of mutual concerns. Done in triplicate in Ottawa on April 16 1999, in the English, French and Chinese languages. Each version is equally authentic. For the Government of Canada For the Government of the People's Republic of China Related documents:
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