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U.S. and China Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Climate Change

Climate change, energy security and environmental protection were the focus of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, held July 27 and 28 in Washington DC. The two countries produced a Memorandum of Understanding that reflects each one's commitment to respond vigorously to these challenges through ambitious domestic action and international cooperation. This MOU establishes an ongoing dialogue between the United States and China on what both countries are doing to reduce emissions and to advance international climate negotiations ahead of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen this December.

The MOU also lays the foundation for expanded cooperation in combating climate change and promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart grid technologies, electric vehicles, carbon capture and sequestration, joint research and development, clean air and water, and the protection of natural resources.

The full text of the MOU can be found on the Department of State Web Site

See the video from the signing ceremony right here and hear the remarks from Secretary Clinton, Secretary Chu and State Councilor Dai.