Sichuan Province is one of the provinces with the lowest per capita carbon emissions in China. With advantages in hydropower resources and new energy industries including crystalline silicon, PV and power batteries, Sichuan bears a strong potential for green development. Its capital city, Chengdu, is also driving growth in tandem with Chongqing, forming a Chengdu-Chongqing city cluster – a key contributor to China’s economic development and a pillar for high-quality growth.

In April 2023, WRI China launched its Sichuan Program Office in Chengdu, focusing on critical areas including energy production and consumption, high-quality development of green and low-carbon industries, socio-economic-environmental impacts, financial support for achieving “Dual Carbon” goals, and capacity building and policy dialogue. This initiative aims to provide essential support for green, low-carbon, and high-quality development in the Sichuan-Chongqing regions.