Berlin – The German Energy Agency and the Chinese city of Deyang agreed to jointly develop a sustainable neighbourhood, bringing the total number of German-Chinese eco-city projects to 13. The cooperation was agreed on during the EU-China summit.
“Climate protection in urban development has a very high priority for China,” said Andreas Kuhlmann, chairman of the German Energy Agency (dena), in a statement on the EU-China summit. Kuhlmann and the mayor of Deyang in the Chinese province of Sichuan signed an agreement in Beijing to jointly develop an energy-efficient, climate-friendly neighbourhood.
“Eco-cities can aren’t built overnight. They require a structured approach, proven experience, extensive networks and strong commitment – and a lot of patience,” added Kuhlmann. “With our joint project, we hope to offer a practical example.”
dena will contribute to an energy and climate action management project to redevelop the Deyang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. Institutions and companies in the field of civil aviation, biotechnology and oil production will move into the 68-square kilometre area. Five square kilometres will be reserved for international cooperation, particularly with German technology and expertise. dena partners include the two German companies Wacker Chemie and Wilo. The cooperation is part of the German-Chinese project Eco-cities in China, which already has 12 other participating cities.
