Question:

To be able to mitigate the effects of climate change, all countries have to take action. My thinking is the wealthier countries, the more developed countries, the more advanced economies have an obligation since they had a head start in industrialization development in so many ways to take the lead on this.

Do you think there is an equity issue when it comes to emission reductions?

Solheim: Absolutely. Let's be fair, the historical climate emissions of the United States are eight times higher than China per capita. So there's an equity issue for sure and those who polluted the most should also carry the heaviest burden.

However, moving into the new green future is no longer a burden. It's an enormous opportunity. There will not be fewer jobs, but many more jobs in the future if you go in the green direction.

That's what's happening now when we move into renewable industries, electric mobility, new tree planting, provide for a circular economy.

That's a fantastic opportunity for China and for any other nation in the world to create an ecological civilization.