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Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Publication: Carbon Brief
Author: Carbon Brief Staff
Source published: 24/09/2026, 14:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 24/09/2026, 14:25:10 UTC
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Briefings
A 2026 Carbon Brief analysis indicates that nearly 75% of China's 72 five-year plans released in 2025 contain climate and energy policies or targets. These plans are critical for signaling national priorities and setting future goals. The study highlights the significant integration of environmental objectives into China's annual strategic planning cycle.
Key points
- Nearly three-quarters (75%) of China's 72 five-year plans published in 2025 include climate change or energy-related policies and targets.
- Five-year plans serve as a key mechanism for China to signal priorities and establish targets for the coming years.
Context and limitations
Analysis covers only China's 72 five-year plans released in 2025; data is unverified and subject to Carbon Brief's reporting constraints.
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