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China marine economy reforms could advance sector’s emissions peak by up to six years, researchers find

Published 14:56 on December 16, 2025 / Last updated at 14:56 on December 16, 2025 / Asia Pacific (Asia), International (Shipping)

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China’s marine economy could peak its greenhouse gas emissions up to six years earlier than current policy trajectories and at substantially lower levels if authorities pursue a sustainability-oriented development pathway, according to new research that presents the first integrated framework for assessing decarbonisation options across the country’s ocean-based sectors.
China’s marine economy could peak its greenhouse gas emissions up to six years earlier than current policy trajectories and at substantially lower levels if authorities pursue a sustainability-oriented development pathway, according to new research that presents the first integrated framework for assessing decarbonisation options across the country’s ocean-based sectors.


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