The seasoned climate diplomat was given the honour for his outstanding work in promoting global cooperation for sustainable development and addressing global climate change.
The Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation in Sweden has given Xie Zhenhua, China’s special envoy for climate change, the Outstanding Contribution in Sustainability award for the year 2022.
The seasoned climate diplomat was given the honour for his outstanding work in promoting global cooperation for sustainable development and addressing global climate change.
In a video acceptance speech, Xie Zhenhua expressed his gratitude and stated: “The honour is the recognition of achievements China has made after years of coping with climate change and encouraging sustainable development.
China has succeeded in eliminating the poverty completely over the past ten years, with an average annual growth rate of energy consumption of 3% supporting an average economic growth of 6.5 percent.
China’s experience demonstrates that, rather than impeding economic growth, efforts to safeguard the environment and combat climate change can encourage new growth drivers, generate new employment opportunities, and boost the effectiveness and quality of development.
Cui Aimin, China’s ambassador to Sweden, offered his warm congratulations and emphasised that China’s role in combating climate change and advancing sustainable development is highly recognised by the award, which is not only a commendation for the special envoy.
The foundation also recognised Collin O’Mara, CEO of the National Wildlife Federation of America, and Bruno Wu, Chairman and CEO of the Sun Seven Stars Investment Group of China, for their outstanding efforts and long-term contributions to combating climate change.
Since its founding in 2007, the Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation has never given out an award of this kind.
A charitable organisation called the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) was founded by some Swedish Nobel family members, or Ludvig Nobel’s direct descendants. The company was founded by Michael, Gustaf, and Philip Nobel, with Peter Nobel serving as a senior advisor. The trust has stated that it will present its own award.