CSEP research: ‘Thaw in India-China ties to help climate policy’
Recent research indicates that improved relations between India and China could enhance climate cooperation. The visit of China's Special Envoy for Climate Change to India has opened discussions on renewable energy and climate policy. Experts suggest that collaboration in low-politics areas may be more feasible, while complex sectors will require careful regulatory frameworks.
- ▪China's Special Envoy for Climate Change visited India, signaling a thaw in bilateral ties.
- ▪The engagement focuses on climate policy and renewable energy, with potential for cooperation in low-politics areas.
- ▪Historical analysis shows that India and China have previously aligned on global climate negotiations.
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CSEP research: ‘Thaw in India-China ties to help climate policy’China's envoy's visit to India marks a thaw in ties, opening doors for climate cooperation amid geopolitical shifts, experts suggest.Published on: May 18, 2026 6:52 AM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Last month, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, and his delegation visited India, where they attended two important meetings on climate policy and renewable energy, signalling that a thaw in the bilateral ties between the two countries is creating opportunities for collaboration on climate policy, experts said.Representational image.
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