China's Global Environmental Leadership Database
First comprehensive database of China-led cross-border environmental governance
Where China Collaborates
Countries shaded by the number of initiatives in which they are the primary international collaborator.
Temporal Evolution of Chinese-Led Initiatives Across Governance Levels and Scales
China has become increasingly active in leading cross-border environmental governance, with state agencies driving this expansion. The widening spatial footprint reflects not only the diversification of China's environmental partnerships but also its growing ambition to shape global environmental agendas.
Governance Functions Across Multiple Levels
'Information sharing' and 'Capacity-building' emerged as key emphases. In contrast, the provision of funding remains consistently limited, setting China apart from traditional aid-based models of environmental cooperation.
Environmental Problems Targeted by These Initiatives Across Levels
China's efforts to lead global environmental governance primarily focus on climate change (30%), followed respectively by energy (16%), water (12%). Meanwhile, around 11% of the initiatives in our database address broad environmental issues without having a specific focus.