# Cooperation for Climate Change Environmental Issues Are Chance for US & China to Strengthen Ties By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-us-environment References: [taipeitimes](http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2009/03/01/2003437266) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/world/asia/05china.html?fta=y) China and the United States produce an estimated 40% of the greenhouse gas emitted worldwide; while the two countries have not always agreed upon how to tackle climate change, a renewed focus on environmental issues may provide the basis for cooperation in the spirit of halting climate change. China scholar and former [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-pinot-noir) adviser Kenneth Lieberthal recently co-authored a report for the [Brookings Institution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-collective) that outlined a number of ways China and the United States can collaborate to combat global warming. Among Lieberthal’s suggestions are the creation of a framework for energy cooperation, a US-China summit that highlights clean energy, and [co-development of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-energy-solutions), according to the Taipei Times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Energy Cooperation Framework:** The creation of a framework for energy cooperation between China and the United States presents disruptive innovation opportunities in renewable energy research and development. - **Clean Energy Summit:** Hosting a US-China summit that highlights clean energy can inspire disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable infrastructure and clean technology. - **Technology Co-development:** The co-development of technology by China and the United States opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in areas such as carbon capture, energy storage, and smart grid systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the cooperation between China and the United States to drive disruptive innovations in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** The sustainable infrastructure industry can benefit from the clean energy summit by exploring disruptive innovations in green buildings, urban planning, and transportation. - **Clean Technology:** The clean technology industry has the potential to capitalize on the technology co-development between China and the United States, leading to disruptive innovations in energy efficiency, waste management, and pollution control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-campus.md) - [Emissions-Reduction University Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-illinois-university.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Olympic Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-outfit-for-team-china.md) - [GHG-Reducing Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choice-hotels.md) - [Sustainability-Focused International Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haier-group.md) - [Urban Climate Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-tech-cities.md) - [Climate Change Betting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-bet.md) - [Green China-Based Coffee Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen.md) - [Expansive Cross-Civilizational Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-dialogue.md)