The Asian Development Bank and Shanghai's Tongji University have established an Urban Knowledge Hub in Shanghai to facilitate regional the sustainable development of regional cities.

Royal Philips Electronics has announced that it is participating in the 1,000-Village Solar LED program, an initiative launched by The Climate Group and the One Foundation.

China Petrochemical Corporation, one of the largest oil manufacturers and refiners in China, has formally published its 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

A carbon offset agreement has been signed at the UN Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo Park, making the UN Pavilion the first international pavilion to join in the voluntary emission reduction initiative at the park.

The Global Environment Facility has formally initiated its Small Grants Programme to encourage sustainable development in China.

In cooperation with Beijing Environment Exchange, China Everbright Bank has formally launched a zero-carbon credit card.

The Environment Development Center of China's Ministry of Environmental Protection has signed a memorandum of understanding with the British Standards Institution on the certification of low-carbon products.