U.S. Relations with the People's Republic of China (2005)

U.S. Department of State

"Kyoto Protocol: Assessing the Status of Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gases"

Dr. Harlan L. Watson, Senior Climate Negotiator and Special Representative; Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate
Washington, DC
October 5, 2005

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Accelerating Climate Change Technology Development

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Advances in these and other technology areas in the CCTP portfolio could put us on a path to ensuring access to clean, affordable energy supplies while dramatically reducing the greenhouse gas profile of our economy over the long term. Moreover, the deployment of cleaner energy technologies in developing economies like China and India can make a huge difference in altering the future global energy picture.

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Promoting International Collaboration

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International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE): Recognizing the common interest in hydrogen research that many countries share, the United States called for an international hydrogen partnership in April 2003, and in November 2003, representatives from 15 national governments and the European Commission gathered in Washington to launch IPHE. IPHE provides a vehicle to organize, coordinate, and leverage multinational hydrogen research programs that advance the transition to a global hydrogen economy. It reviews the progress of collaborative projects, identifies promising directions for research, and provides technical assessments for policy decisions. IPHE also will develop common recommendations for internationally-recognized standards and safety protocols to speed market penetration of hydrogen technologies. Through IPHE, the U.S. has assisted Brazil and China in developing hydrogen roadmaps.

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