Exploring Pathways and Strategies for China’s Participation and Promotion in Global Climate Governance from a Meta-Governance Perspective

Faced with the complexities of geopolitics, international relations and technological evolution, China' s participation and promotion in global climate governance is both a normative and a practical necessity. However, effective models and pathways still need to be explored. Meta-governance theory, in response to the failures of hierarchical, market-based, and network governance models, emphasizes integration, coordination, multi-stakeholder participation, flexibility, and adaptability. It provides a conceptual framework for addressing complex issues like global climate change, and offers valuable insights for China to explore innovative models and pathways in promoting global climate governance. From a meta-governance perspective, China can strategically advance in four dimensions: ethical leadership (Li De) , actionable commitments (Li Xing) , institutional frameworks (Li Gui) , and diplomatic discourse (Li Yan) . These efforts will help redefine effective leadership in climate governance and promote a more just, efficient, and inclusive global climate governance system.