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This Field Report gives a summary of CCICED's field trip to Indoneasia. It begins by providing an overview of China-Indonesian Trade and Investment Relationships. It continues on to describe the meetings held in Jakarta and Bogor going over the agenda, topics covered and suggestions that were drawn from these discussions. An in-depth description of the East Java and East Kalimantan vists is given in the 4th and 5th chapters, which both conclude with inputs and findings. The Following chapter…

This report oulines recommendations for China's national and local ecological security and sustainable development, including: implimenting efforts to identify adequate ecological lands and water areas to ensure sustained delivery of ecosystem at a national level and strenghten the legal framework for ecological protection (e.g., creating protected areas), integrating ecological protection red lines into a reformed land-use planning process involving areas surrounding China's urban areas,…

This report discusses the Environmental impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in China and compared to other countries (Brazil, India, China, United States). In addition, it examines the environmental and social impacts of Chinese ODI in host countries and the current and future trends towards a greener approach to international trade and environmental impacts. The report concludes by outlining China's current participation in helping promote environmental protection internationally and…

This paper is a trip report on the CCICED Task Force on Investment, Trade and Environment field trip to South Africa and Zambia which took place June 12-19, 2011. The report outlines the perparations, design, and experiences of the trips including details on the meetings, roundtable discussions and site visits for both South Africa and Zambia. In addition, it outlines key issues and opportunites for Chinese investment and challenges related to labour, the environment and the local economies…

This paper introduces the concepts of integrated river basin management and the ecosystem's approach. It provides an overview of the Chinese system of water management and draws lessons for China from international experiences with IRBM.

Our recommendations address several urgent issues related to the six priority areas of China's new draft sustainable development action plan.

At the start of a new phase for CCICED, and in light of the significant global environment and development events over this past year, it is useful to review international issues and progress in sustainable development and their implications for China. This paper summarizes some international perspectives on key issues that may be particularly significant for China, domestically or in its international relations.

This report comprises a review of the activities and achievements of the Cleaner Production Working Group from 1999 to 2000.