Baku, Azerbaijan - November 12, 2024 Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Tuesday that the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities is the cornerstone of strengthening global climate governance. Ding, Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. He said that developed countries should show greater ambition, take the lead in emission reduction, and set earlier carbon neutrality targets, while developing countries should also make their best efforts within their capacities. Addressing climate change ultimately requires a fundamental transformation in development models, Ding said, adding that the international community should work together to accelerate the energy transition in a fair, orderly, and equitable manner, maintain the stability of the new energy industrial and supply chains, promote accessibility and innovation in green products and technologies, and speed up in fostering new quality productive forces. Ding noted that funding and technology are crucial to improving the ability to cope with climate change and called on developed countries to increase financial support and technology transfer to developing countries. He expressed hope that the conference would set a more ambitious new funding goal to provide confidence and support for the next phase of global climate action. Ding met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the summit. The Chinese vice premier expressed China's support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as the main channel of global climate governance. Regardless of changes in the international situation or policies in other countries, China's resolve and actions to actively address climate change will not waver, Ding noted. Guterres, for his part, said that the United Nations highly appreciates China's efforts and contributions toward its dual goals of reaching the peak of carbon emissions and attaining carbon neutrality. He affirmed the United Nations' readiness to strengthen cooperation with China to jointly uphold multilateralism and better address the global climate change challenge. Ding also had brief, friendly exchanges with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Sao Tome and Principe's Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, respectively. When addressing a high-level meeting held by China on early warnings on Tuesday, Ding called for joint efforts to improve global risk assessment capabilities, build a global early warning network, and establish a climate adaptation partnership, so as to advance the implementation of the United Nations' Early Warnings for All initiative. When addressing the International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative Launching Conference on Wednesday, Ding called on all parties to work together to enhance islands' capacity to adapt to climate change, and build islands that are green, beautiful, safe, and prosperous. He also visited the China Pavilion of the UN Climate Change Conference. Shotlist: Baku, Azerbaijan - Nov 12, 2024: 1. Venue for World Leaders Climate Action Summit during 29th session of Conference of Parties to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29); 2. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (L) shaking hands with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (C), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (R); 3. Ding, Aliyev, Guterres posing for photo; 4. Various of leaders, officials posing for group photo; 5. Various of Ding addressing summit; attendees, reporters; backdrop; 6. COP29 sign; 7. Ding, Guterres shaking hands; 8. Various of Ding, Guterres in meeting; Chinese, UN officials; 9. Ding talking to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu; 10. Ding shaking hands with Sao Tome and Principe's Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada; 11. Ding listening to Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell; 12. Various of Ding addressing high-level meeting on early warnings; officials on stage; other attendees; Baku, Azerbaijan - Nov 13, 2024 13. Screen reading "International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative Launching Conference" in English, Chinese; 14. Various of Ding addressing conference; attendees, reporters; 15. Various of China Pavilion of the UN Climate Change Conference; Ding visiting pavilion; exhibition of Chinese solar terms. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]