Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and various parts of Africa are placing significant pressure on an already stressed global environment. Yet global climate governance continues to face uncertainty. The United States is increasingly perceived as an inconsistent advocate for climate action, while many countries across both the global north and south struggle to fulfil their national environmental commitments. Given this broader context, China's recent consolidation of its environmental laws into a unified Ecological and Environmental Code represents a notable development.

Adopted by the Chinese legislature during its annual session in early March, the new code will help integrate the country's numerous environmental regulations into a single legal framework. Harmonising rules on air and water protection, soil conservation, waste management and biodiversity make sense to help create a more coherent system of ecological........

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