Sustainability

Two-Pager: Sustainable Built Environment Cooperation Between the Netherlands and China

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Disclaimer: This two-pager has been prepared by the CKN Secretariat and should not be considered the work of the individuals listed as authors of the report.

 

Key takeaways:

  • China’s built environment is central to the global green transition. Its scale and rapid policy-driven transformation make it a critical arena for sustainable construction innovation.
  • Opportunities for Dutch cooperation are strong but complex. Dutch expertise aligns well with China’s needs, but success depends on understanding local systems and regulations.
  • Implementation gaps remain in China’s sustainability transition. While policies are ambitious, real-world outcomes vary across regions and projects.
  • Effective cooperation requires more than technology. Institutional awareness, market alignment, and trust-building are essential for successful engagement.
  • The report promotes a pragmatic, evidence-based approach. It aims to bridge knowledge gaps and enable informed, mutually beneficial collaboration. 

China Knowledge Network

The Dutch China Knowledge Network (CKN) is a network established to involve China experts and disseminate knowledge within the government of the Netherlands and beyond.Our key task is to connect various angles of research and events to better understand China’s motives, policies and vision to develop more effective policies and better advise social partners. The secretariat of the knowledge network has been assigned to think tank Clingendael together with LeidenAsiaCentre. They will function primarily as ‘knowledge brokers’, matching the supply and demand of knowledge.

 

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