On 21 October 2024, Ecologic Institute hosted a delegation from Beijing, accompanied by representatives from GIZ. This visit took place within the framework of the project "Analyses of the Structure of German and European Climate Protection Law," and underscores the Institute's commitment to fostering global knowledge exchange on climate action.

The day began with a warm welcome from Christoph Heinrich, Executive Director of Ecologic Institute, who set the tone for an enriching day of collaboration and learning.

The Beijing delegation, representing the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, shared valuable insights on "Beijing Climate Action Practice and Progress." They introduced the Green Beijing Strategy and Vision for a Green and Beautiful Beijing, outlining a comprehensive set of policies aimed at controlling carbon emissions and intensity. Their presentation highlighted ongoing initiatives in economic restructuring, cleaner energy solutions, enhanced efficiency, green building development, low carbon transportation, and climate adaptation actions – all underpinned by a solid legislative framework.

Continuing the theme of international cooperation, Doris Knoblauch from the Ecologic Institute provided an overview of climate protection laws and policies in Germany. Her presentation covered critical components of German climate policies, including the Federal Climate Change Act, the legal framework for mitigation, an overview of state climate acts, European legal requirements on mitigation, and the legal framework for adaptation.

Building on this foundation, Natalia Burgos Cuevas introduced the EUKI project, Capacity Development for Long-term Climate Neutrality Strategies in Towns and Cities (Ready4NetZero). She outlined the guidance document "Developing Ambitious Local Long-term Climate Neutrality Strategies," which serves as a comprehensive roadmap for administrative staff in small- and medium-sized municipalities. This document details essential cross-cutting measures for developing effective local long-term climate strategies.

The event concluded with a dynamic discussion and exchange of ideas, reinforcing the importance of international collaboration in addressing global climate challenges. This gathering not only highlighted the valuable contributions of each participant but also exemplified the Ecologic Institute's global vision for knowledge exchange in the pursuit of sustainable futures.