NRDC has joined the Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC) as an international partner in the Thematic Partnership on Environmental Laws, Regulations and Standards. Qian Jingjing, Director of the China Program at NRDC, participated in the launch meeting of BRIGC on April 25. BRIGC aims to promote sustainable development in BRI countries and facilitate the achievement of United Nations 2030 sustainable development goals. NRDC will collaborate with other partners and focus on research and knowledge sharing to support establishing a BRI environmental laws and regulations database, conduct research on ecological and environmental standards, and facilitate the third “Belt and Road” Environmental Legislation Cooperation and Exchange Forum.