Full text of outcomes of strategic track of 2011 China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue
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V. Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy and Environment
31. Reiterated their intention to continue cooperation between the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Development and Reform Commission and to enhance capacity building in greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Memorandum of Cooperation to Build Capacity to Address Climate Change.
32. Welcomed the progress made in implementing the U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy and Environment.
33. Are further promoting U.S.-China cooperation on electric power, especially on issues such as power management system and power projects decision-making, with support from the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program. Both sides look forward to the results of two ongoing studies funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency with the State Grid Corporation of China on smart grid technologies.
34. Decided to share information about regulatory experiences and practices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the National Energy Administration related to energy issues in both the United States and China.
35. Decided to enhance cooperation and analysis of the planning and deployment of large-scale wind projects research, and connecting wind projects to the electric transmission grid.
36. Welcomed the positive progress made in implementing the Memorandum of Cooperation between the State Department and the National Energy Administration on Shale Gas Resources and decided to continue in-depth discussions on cooperation.
37. Welcomed the progress made in implementing the U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding on the Use of Aviation Biofuels in China under the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program. The two sides decided to continue exploring possibilities for cooperation, subject to availability of funding. Priority consideration will be given to the active promotion of research and cooperative projects of non-grain raw material systems for second generation biofuels.
38. Decided to jointly hold a launching ceremony at an appropriate time for the project of strategic research, validation and utilization of Chinese sustainable aviation biofuels.
39. Strengthened joint research between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and China Meteorological Administration (CMA) within the framework of the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement to develop accurate and reliable capabilities for observing and understanding the behavior of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
40. Pledged to collaborate in assisting regional fisheries management organizations and other international organizations, in which the United States and China are both parties, to meet their mandates to reduce illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and opportunities for IUU fish and fish products to enter global markets. Both sides pledged to conserve and manage marine living resources, to collect data specific to species of particular concern, and to ensure their sustainable management and conservation to prevent illegal or unintended take of sea turtles and other protected marine species in accordance with treaty obligations, national laws, and regulations.
41. Decided on the basis of agreements reached at the 18th NOAA-State Oceanic Administration (SOA) Joint Working Group Meeting on the Cooperation on Marine and Fishery Science and Technology, to formulate the U.S.-China 2011-2015 Framework Plan for Ocean and Fishery Cooperation to guide the further cooperation between NOAA and SOA, and to further develop a U.S.-China large-scale multidisciplinary joint program for the Indian and Southern Oceans in the near future.
42. Reaffirmed commitment to ensure energy security based on the principle of mutually beneficial cooperation, diversified development and coordination as decided at the S&ED in May 2010 and as stated in the U.S.-China Joint Statement on Energy Security Cooperation. Both countries reiterated their shared goal of stabilizing international energy markets, ensuring diversified energy supply, and promoting rational and efficient use of energy. Both countries share a common understanding that using market mechanisms to meet future energy needs is still the primary and best choice for the United States and China.
43. Expressed their support for the Solar Decathlon organized by Peking University.
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