Simon Fraser University

Published purpose

CIDA's contribution is enabling Simon Fraser University to provide Canadian and international expertise from a range of sources to the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development for policy analysis and recommendations on issues of priority to the Government of China. The Council, which consists of over 40 eminent Chinese and international members, was founded by the Government of China in 1992 to foster environmentally sustainable development. It plays an important role in helping China to implement its priorities under its Agenda 21 Action Plan and helps China develop integrated, coherent policies linking the environment to social and economic development. The Council is focusing its advice on issues including innovation for sustainable development; chemicals management; achieving emissions control; environmental health; and sustainable use of energy.