Kate Logan
@katelogan.bsky.social
Climate, energy & environment @ Asia Society Policy Institute @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org + ASPI’s China Climate Hub. Usual caveats.
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China has little incentive to position itself as a climate leader and risk assuming 'climate finance' obligations
But China is still channelling large sums into climate-relevant projects around the world
@katelogan.bsky.social + Lily Hartzell explain
backchannel1.substack.com/p/chinas-del...
But China is still channelling large sums into climate-relevant projects around the world
@katelogan.bsky.social + Lily Hartzell explain
backchannel1.substack.com/p/chinas-del...
China’s Delicate Dance on Climate Finance
When it comes to China’s role in accelerating climate finance and the global clean energy transition, the world is grappling with several competing realities.
backchannel1.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
China has little incentive to position itself as a climate leader and risk assuming 'climate finance' obligations
But China is still channelling large sums into climate-relevant projects around the world
@katelogan.bsky.social + Lily Hartzell explain
backchannel1.substack.com/p/chinas-del...
But China is still channelling large sums into climate-relevant projects around the world
@katelogan.bsky.social + Lily Hartzell explain
backchannel1.substack.com/p/chinas-del...
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* Data centres are (still) not even close to the biggest source of electricity demand growth out to 2030
(but they're a big factor in the US)
(but they're a big factor in the US)
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
* Data centres are (still) not even close to the biggest source of electricity demand growth out to 2030
(but they're a big factor in the US)
(but they're a big factor in the US)
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“In 2024, China exported around $177 billion worth of clean technologies, and is set to exceed $200 billion in 2025.” - @katelogan.bsky.social, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org + Center for China Analysis
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“In 2024, China exported around $177 billion worth of clean technologies, and is set to exceed $200 billion in 2025.” - @katelogan.bsky.social, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org + Center for China Analysis
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On January 19, USAID was in line for bad but limited cuts. Project 2025 only called for cutting USAID back to 2019 funding levels.
Then Elon Musk came in and three weeks later USAID was functionally eliminated. Millions of people will die and hundreds of thousands already have, mostly children
Then Elon Musk came in and three weeks later USAID was functionally eliminated. Millions of people will die and hundreds of thousands already have, mostly children
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On January 19, USAID was in line for bad but limited cuts. Project 2025 only called for cutting USAID back to 2019 funding levels.
Then Elon Musk came in and three weeks later USAID was functionally eliminated. Millions of people will die and hundreds of thousands already have, mostly children
Then Elon Musk came in and three weeks later USAID was functionally eliminated. Millions of people will die and hundreds of thousands already have, mostly children
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The last of EESI's COP30 briefings is tomorrow at noon EST! Panelists will explore multilateral efforts to reduce trade-related GHG emissions.
Panel:
🚢 @whitehouse.senate.gov
🚢 Patrick McKenna, Climate Leadership Council
More panelists below ⬇️
Panel:
🚢 @whitehouse.senate.gov
🚢 Patrick McKenna, Climate Leadership Council
More panelists below ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The last of EESI's COP30 briefings is tomorrow at noon EST! Panelists will explore multilateral efforts to reduce trade-related GHG emissions.
Panel:
🚢 @whitehouse.senate.gov
🚢 Patrick McKenna, Climate Leadership Council
More panelists below ⬇️
Panel:
🚢 @whitehouse.senate.gov
🚢 Patrick McKenna, Climate Leadership Council
More panelists below ⬇️
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Ahead of #COP30, #China’s new climate targets add momentum but still fall short of Paris goals. Emissions are leveling off, yet coal use grows even as clean energy exports cut global emissions by 1%. 🇨🇳🌏
Watch our new webinar with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) to learn more⬇️
Watch our new webinar with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) to learn more⬇️
China’s Emission and Energy Transition Trends Ahead of COP30
Experts unpack how China’s climate moves—from coal growth to clean energy exports—could shape global climate talks at COP30.
asiasociety.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ahead of #COP30, #China’s new climate targets add momentum but still fall short of Paris goals. Emissions are leveling off, yet coal use grows even as clean energy exports cut global emissions by 1%. 🇨🇳🌏
Watch our new webinar with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) to learn more⬇️
Watch our new webinar with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) to learn more⬇️
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Happening Monday.
October 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Happening Monday.
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In the era-defining US fossil fuels v China clean tech export race there's only one winner, reports @Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com/ne...
www.bloomberg.com/ne...
October 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In the era-defining US fossil fuels v China clean tech export race there's only one winner, reports @Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com/ne...
www.bloomberg.com/ne...
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"While the West is distracted and divided, China is focused and surging ahead."
In a new op-ed for the @nytimes.com ASPI's Director of the China Climate Hub @lishuoclimate.bsky.social breaks down Beijing's latest climate targets and what they mean. Read now⬇️
In a new op-ed for the @nytimes.com ASPI's Director of the China Climate Hub @lishuoclimate.bsky.social breaks down Beijing's latest climate targets and what they mean. Read now⬇️
Opinion | China Is the Adult in the Room on Climate Now
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"While the West is distracted and divided, China is focused and surging ahead."
In a new op-ed for the @nytimes.com ASPI's Director of the China Climate Hub @lishuoclimate.bsky.social breaks down Beijing's latest climate targets and what they mean. Read now⬇️
In a new op-ed for the @nytimes.com ASPI's Director of the China Climate Hub @lishuoclimate.bsky.social breaks down Beijing's latest climate targets and what they mean. Read now⬇️
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"China has aligned decarbonization with its economic growth strategy. In practice that means systematically building infrastructure, sophisticated supply chains and a predictable domestic market for clean energy."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
September 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"China has aligned decarbonization with its economic growth strategy. In practice that means systematically building infrastructure, sophisticated supply chains and a predictable domestic market for clean energy."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
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'Beijing disappoints on ambition and misses a chance at leadership' - team at @AsiaSociety rates China's 2035 #climate target as 'careful balancing of ... domestic and international factors'
asiasociety.org/poli...
asiasociety.org/poli...
September 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
'Beijing disappoints on ambition and misses a chance at leadership' - team at @AsiaSociety rates China's 2035 #climate target as 'careful balancing of ... domestic and international factors'
asiasociety.org/poli...
asiasociety.org/poli...
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If you want to understand the new #climate target of #China more deeply read this piece by @katelogan.bsky.social and @lishuoclimate.bsky.social unpacking #Chinas new #climate target - aka #NDC
asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
Unpacking China's New Headline Climate Targets
Li Shuo and Kate Logan explore China’s new headline climate targets, concluding that Beijing has disappointed on ambition, missed a chance at global leadership, but could deliver more emissions cuts b...
asiasociety.org
September 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If you want to understand the new #climate target of #China more deeply read this piece by @katelogan.bsky.social and @lishuoclimate.bsky.social unpacking #Chinas new #climate target - aka #NDC
asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
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NEW – Q&A: Will China and the BRICS fill the ‘leadership gap’ on climate change? | @anikanpatel.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @yixiansun.bsky.social Jennifer Allan @jamesnorman.bsky.social Beatriz Mattos @katelogan.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/WVyH1Y0
Read here: buff.ly/WVyH1Y0
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
NEW – Q&A: Will China and the BRICS fill the ‘leadership gap’ on climate change? | @anikanpatel.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @yixiansun.bsky.social Jennifer Allan @jamesnorman.bsky.social Beatriz Mattos @katelogan.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/WVyH1Y0
Read here: buff.ly/WVyH1Y0
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BBC interview with one of the Korea workers who was shackled and imprisoned. This was nothing but an American own goal. Attempting to blow up the largest economic development project in Georgia history. Billions in investment, thousands of jobs for Americans. youtu.be/fcwJtWU4fn4?...
South Korean detained in US Hyundai factory raid speaks to BBC | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
BBC interview with one of the Korea workers who was shackled and imprisoned. This was nothing but an American own goal. Attempting to blow up the largest economic development project in Georgia history. Billions in investment, thousands of jobs for Americans. youtu.be/fcwJtWU4fn4?...
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NEW | Decoding #China’s upcoming climate targets
🌿🇨🇳 🇧🇷 President Xi Jinping pledged to announce China’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30 in Belém in November. Here's what to pay attention to: ⤵️
@belindaschaepe.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
🌿🇨🇳 🇧🇷 President Xi Jinping pledged to announce China’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30 in Belém in November. Here's what to pay attention to: ⤵️
@belindaschaepe.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
NEW | Decoding #China’s upcoming climate targets
🌿🇨🇳 🇧🇷 President Xi Jinping pledged to announce China’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30 in Belém in November. Here's what to pay attention to: ⤵️
@belindaschaepe.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
🌿🇨🇳 🇧🇷 President Xi Jinping pledged to announce China’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30 in Belém in November. Here's what to pay attention to: ⤵️
@belindaschaepe.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
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NEW: The first evidence of a solar take-off in Africa☀️✈️
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
August 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
NEW: The first evidence of a solar take-off in Africa☀️✈️
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
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We are delighted to invite applications for our new Program Manager position! This is a full-time position, with benefits, @upenn.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through Friday, August 29. The full job posting is available on our website at:
global.upenn.edu/future-of-us...
global.upenn.edu/future-of-us...
August 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We are delighted to invite applications for our new Program Manager position! This is a full-time position, with benefits, @upenn.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through Friday, August 29. The full job posting is available on our website at:
global.upenn.edu/future-of-us...
global.upenn.edu/future-of-us...
The EU-China #climate statement is somewhat milquetoast, but it’s still significant. That the two economies have“broad space for cooperation in the field of green transition” is noteworthy given it is also the root of their trade tensions — as is their commitment to “drive a global just transition.”
The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark.
So our joint press statement is an important step forward.
We will work together to make COP30 a success.
→ europa.eu/!mXd6wG
So our joint press statement is an important step forward.
We will work together to make COP30 a success.
→ europa.eu/!mXd6wG
July 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The EU-China #climate statement is somewhat milquetoast, but it’s still significant. That the two economies have“broad space for cooperation in the field of green transition” is noteworthy given it is also the root of their trade tensions — as is their commitment to “drive a global just transition.”
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Lots of commentary on the #ICJ advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of #climate change.
One thing I haven't seen discussed yet, which could have major implications for climate negotiations where developed or developing country status is key to so many obligations, is para 226:
One thing I haven't seen discussed yet, which could have major implications for climate negotiations where developed or developing country status is key to so many obligations, is para 226:
July 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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In the past two years, with surprisingly little notice, renewable energy has suddenly become the obvious, mainstream, cost-efficient choice around the world.
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
www.newyorker.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In the past two years, with surprisingly little notice, renewable energy has suddenly become the obvious, mainstream, cost-efficient choice around the world.
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Big news! New Security Beat has a new home at the Stimson Center. Since ‘07, we’ve amplified 1K+ experts on climate-conflict, health-security & resource diplomacy.
To our incredible community of readers and contributors: Thank you. Risks grow—we scale. 🌍🔗
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/07/new-...
To our incredible community of readers and contributors: Thank you. Risks grow—we scale. 🌍🔗
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/07/new-...
New Security Beat Finds a New Home
In the wake of last week’s devastating floods in Central Texas, and with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on the horizon, new data underscores a sobering trend: extreme weather events [...]
www.newsecuritybeat.org
July 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Big news! New Security Beat has a new home at the Stimson Center. Since ‘07, we’ve amplified 1K+ experts on climate-conflict, health-security & resource diplomacy.
To our incredible community of readers and contributors: Thank you. Risks grow—we scale. 🌍🔗
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/07/new-...
To our incredible community of readers and contributors: Thank you. Risks grow—we scale. 🌍🔗
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/07/new-...
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We continue our coverage of IRA repeal via the "One Big Beautiful Bill" with my latest dive into the Senate's new anti-China sourcing proposal. (aka FEOC rules.)
As in the House version, this could effectively kill clean energy tax credits that aren't outright canceled. heatmap.news/politics/sen...
As in the House version, this could effectively kill clean energy tax credits that aren't outright canceled. heatmap.news/politics/sen...
The Senate Bill’s Anti-China Clean Energy Killer
A new “foreign entities of concern” proposal might be just as unworkable as the House version.
heatmap.news
June 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We continue our coverage of IRA repeal via the "One Big Beautiful Bill" with my latest dive into the Senate's new anti-China sourcing proposal. (aka FEOC rules.)
As in the House version, this could effectively kill clean energy tax credits that aren't outright canceled. heatmap.news/politics/sen...
As in the House version, this could effectively kill clean energy tax credits that aren't outright canceled. heatmap.news/politics/sen...
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📺WATCH: ASPI's China Climate Hub hosts a discussion exploring China's #climate path amid trade tensions and global expectations. Featuring @katelogan.bsky.social, @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social, and Anders Hove, with @lishuoclimate.bsky.social moderating the discussion.
China’s Climate Path Amid Trade Tensions and Global Expectations
YouTube video by Asia Society
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
📺WATCH: ASPI's China Climate Hub hosts a discussion exploring China's #climate path amid trade tensions and global expectations. Featuring @katelogan.bsky.social, @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social, and Anders Hove, with @lishuoclimate.bsky.social moderating the discussion.
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'in 2024, Chinese companies exported approximately $177 billion of clean energy technologies and committed at least $58 billion to build new factories abroad for these products'
Striking stat via @katelogan.bsky.social at the DC-based @asiasociety.org
Striking stat via @katelogan.bsky.social at the DC-based @asiasociety.org
June 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
'in 2024, Chinese companies exported approximately $177 billion of clean energy technologies and committed at least $58 billion to build new factories abroad for these products'
Striking stat via @katelogan.bsky.social at the DC-based @asiasociety.org
Striking stat via @katelogan.bsky.social at the DC-based @asiasociety.org
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In 2021, China joined the Kigali Agreement, and pledged to stop emitting HFC-23, a climate super pollutant 14,700x stronger than CO2.
The latest atmospheric readings show China is way off track,
@mckennapr.bsky.social & I report in our deep dive:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/21/c...
The latest atmospheric readings show China is way off track,
@mckennapr.bsky.social & I report in our deep dive:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/21/c...
China Claims It Slashed Emissions of a Major Super Pollutant. The Data Says Otherwise.
As of 2023, China continued to emit HFC-23 at high levels in violation of an international agreement.
foreignpolicy.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In 2021, China joined the Kigali Agreement, and pledged to stop emitting HFC-23, a climate super pollutant 14,700x stronger than CO2.
The latest atmospheric readings show China is way off track,
@mckennapr.bsky.social & I report in our deep dive:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/21/c...
The latest atmospheric readings show China is way off track,
@mckennapr.bsky.social & I report in our deep dive:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/21/c...