CATTI备考资料：中美气候变化联合声明

 中美气候变化联合声明

Joint¹ U.S.-China Statement on Climate Change

中华人民共和国和美利坚合众国认识到，对比日益加剧的气候变化危害和全球应对努力的不足，需要一个更具针对性的紧急倡议。过去几年里，双方通过双边和多边渠道，包括在联合国气候变化框架公约进程和经济大国论坛下，开展了富有建设性的讨论。双方还认为，关于气候变化强有力的科学共识强烈要求采取对气候变化有全球性影响的重大行动。

The United States of America and the People’s Republic of China recognize that the increasing dangers presented by climate change measured against the inadequacy² of the global response requires a more focused and urgent initiative. The two sides have been engaged in constructive³ discussions through various channels over several years bilaterally⁵ and multilaterally, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change process and the Major Economies Forum⁶. In addition, both sides consider that the overwhelming scientific consensus⁷ regarding climate change constitutes a compelling call to action crucial to having a global impact on climate change.

中美两国特别注意到，对于人为气候变化及其日益恶化的影响已形成强有力的科学共识，包括过去一百年全球平均温度显著上升、海洋酸化令人担忧、北冰洋海冰迅速消失，以及世界各地极端天气事件频发。双方都认识到，有鉴于气候变化不断加速的最新科学认识和加强全球温室气体减排努力的紧迫需要，中美两国采取强有力的国内适当行动，包括大规模的合作行动，比以往任何时候都至关重要。这些行动对于遏制气候变化和树立可以鼓舞世界的强有力榜样，都是极为重要的。

The two countries took special note of the overwhelming scientific consensus about anthropogenic climate change and its worsening impacts, including the sharp rise in global average temperatures over the past century, the alarming acidification of our oceans, the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice, and the striking incidence of extreme weather events occurring all over the world. Both sides recognize that, given the latest scientific understanding of accelerating climate change and the urgent need to intensify⁸ global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions⁹, forceful, nationally appropriate action by the United States and China – including large-scale cooperative action – is more critical than ever. Such action is crucial both to contain climate change and to set the kind of powerful example that can inspire the world.

为了把气候变化挑战提升为更加优先的事项，中美两国将在2013年中美战略与经济对话举行之前建立气候变化工作组。根据两国领导人的共同愿景，工作组将立即着手工作，确定双方推进技术、研究、节能以及替代能源和可再生能源等领域合作的方式。双方将通过拟于今年夏天召开的中美战略与经济对话加快推进这项工作。

In order to achieve this goal of elevating the climate change challenge as a higher priority, the two countries will initiate¹⁰ a Climate Change Working Group in anticipation¹¹ of the 2013 Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED). In keeping with the vision shared by the leaders of the two countries, the Working Group will begin immediately to determine and finalize¹² ways in which they can advance cooperation on technology, research, conservation, and alternative and renewable energy. They will place this initiative on a faster track through the S&ED next slated¹³ to meet this summer.

工作组将由国家发展和改革委员会副主任解振华和美国气候变化特使斯特恩担任组长。气候变化工作组旨在为中美战略与经济对话做准备，总结梳理气候变化现有合作情况和通过适当的部长级渠道加强合作的潜在机会，并确定促进绿色低碳经济增长具体合作行动的新领域，包括适当运用公共和私营部门合作伙伴关系。气候变化工作组应吸收相关政府部门参加，并于即将召开的中美战略与经济对话会议上向两国元首特别代表报告工作成果。

The Working Group will be led by Mr. Todd Stern, U.S. Special Envoy¹⁴ for Climate Change and Mr. Xie Zhenhua, Vice¹⁵ Chairman, the National Development and Reform Commission. The purpose of the Climate Change Working Group will be to make preparations for the S&ED by taking stock of existing cooperation related to climate change, and the potential to enhance such efforts through the appropriate ministerial channels; and by identifying new areas for concrete, cooperative action to foster green and low-carbon economic growth, including through the use of public-private partnerships¹⁶, where appropriate. The Climate Change Working Group should include relevant government ministries¹⁷ and will present its findings to the Special Representatives of the leaders for the S&ED at their upcoming meeting.

双方也注意到加强气候变化行动与合作所带来的显著互惠利益，包括能源安全得到加强、环境更加清洁、自然资源更为富足。双方还重申，在多边谈判领域和推进应对气候变化具体行动方面携手努力，能够成为双边关系的一个支柱，增进彼此信任和相互尊重，为更强有力的全面协作铺平道路。两国注意到双方有共同兴趣来开发和应用新的环保和清洁能源技术，以减少温室气体排放，同时促进经济繁荣和创造就业机会。

Both sides also noted¹⁸ the significant and mutual¹⁹ benefits of intensified²⁰ action and cooperation on climate change, including enhanced energy security, a cleaner environment, and more abundant natural resources. They also reaffirmed that working together both in the multilateral negotiation²¹ and to advance concrete action on climate change can serve as a pillar of the bilateral⁴ relationship, build mutual trust and respect, and pave the way for a stronger overall collaboration²². Both sides noted a common interest in developing and deploying²³ new environmental and clean energy technologies that promote economic prosperity and job creation while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

考虑到已有联合声明、现有相关安排和正在开展的工作，双方同意，非常有必要提升气候变化合作的规模和影响力度，以适应不断增长的解决我们所面临气候挑战的迫切要求。

In light of previous joint statements, existing arrangements, and ongoing²⁴ work, both sides agree that it is essential to enhance the scale and impact of cooperation on climate change, commensurate with the growing urgency to deal with our shared climate challenges.

1 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

2 inadequacy   

n.无法胜任，信心不足

参考例句：

• the inadequacy of our resources 我们的资源的贫乏
• The failure is due to the inadequacy of preparations. 这次失败是由于准备不足造成的。

3 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

4 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

5 bilaterally   

[医]adv.两侧，双向地

参考例句：

• The data in the Performance Test shall be Bilaterally recorded and confirmed. 在生产线考核期间的数据应由双方共同记录并确认。
• Anatomic constraints may preclude the insertion a transarticular screw unilaterally or bilaterally. 解剖制约可能妨碍单边或双边插入关节螺钉。

6 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

7 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

8 intensify   

vt.加强；变强；加剧

参考例句：

• We must intensify our educational work among our own troops.我们必须加强自己部队的教育工作。
• They were ordered to intensify their patrols to protect our air space.他们奉命加强巡逻，保卫我国的领空。

9 emissions   

排放物( emission的名词复数 )； 散发物（尤指气体）

参考例句：

• Most scientists accept that climate change is linked to carbon emissions. 大多数科学家都相信气候变化与排放的含碳气体有关。
• Dangerous emissions radiate from plutonium. 危险的辐射物从钚放散出来。

10 initiate   

vt.开始，创始，发动；启蒙，使入门；引入

参考例句：

• A language teacher should initiate pupils into the elements of grammar.语言老师应该把基本语法教给学生。
• They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.他们想启动一次经济学讨论。

11 anticipation   

n.预期，预料，期望

参考例句：

• We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着，期待她的到来。
• The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安，像是感到了地震即将发生。

12 finalize   

v.落实，定下来

参考例句：

• Let us finalize tonight.让我们今天晚上干完
• 。At the same time,industrial designers work with engineers to finalize components and assembly.同时，工业设计师和工程师一道来完成部件和组装部分的工作。

13 slated   

用石板瓦盖( slate的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Yuki is working up an in-home phonics program slated for Thursdays, and I'm drilling her on English conversation at dinnertime. Yuki每周四还有一次家庭语音课。我在晚餐时训练她的英语口语。
• Bromfield was slated to become U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. 布罗姆菲尔德被提名为美国农业部长。

14 envoy   

n.使节，使者，代表，公使

参考例句：

• Their envoy showed no sign of responding to our proposals.他们的代表对我方的提议毫无回应的迹象。
• The government has not yet appointed an envoy to the area.政府尚未向这一地区派过外交官。

15 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

16 partnerships   

n.伙伴关系( partnership的名词复数 )；合伙人身份；合作关系

参考例句：

• Partnerships suffer another major disadvantage: decision-making is shared. 合伙企业的另一主要缺点是决定要由大家来作。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
• It involved selling off limited partnerships. 它涉及到售出有限的合伙权。 来自辞典例句

17 ministries   

（政府的）部( ministry的名词复数 )； 神职； 牧师职位； 神职任期

参考例句：

• Local authorities must refer everything to the central ministries. 地方管理机构应请示中央主管部门。
• The number of Ministries has been pared down by a third. 部委的数量已经减少了1/3。

18 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

19 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

20 intensified   

v.（使）增强， （使）加剧( intensify的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Violence intensified during the night. 在夜间暴力活动加剧了。
• The drought has intensified. 旱情加剧了。 来自《简明英汉词典》

21 negotiation   

n.谈判，协商

参考例句：

• They closed the deal in sugar after a week of negotiation.经过一星期的谈判，他们的食糖生意成交了。
• The negotiation dragged on until July.谈判一直拖到7月份。

22 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

23 deploying   

（尤指军事行动）使展开( deploy的现在分词 )； 施展； 部署； 有效地利用

参考例句：

• Provides support for developing and deploying distributed, component-based applications. 为开发和部署基于组件的分布式应用程序提供支持。
• Advertisement, publishing, repair, and install-on-demand are all available when deploying your application. 在部署应用程序时提供公布、发布、修复和即需即装功能。

24 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。