Understanding ecological civilization in China: From political context to science

Xue, Bing; Han, Bin; Li, Hongqing; Gou, Xiaohua; Yang, Hong; Thomas, H.; Stückrad, Stefan

doi:10.1007/s13280-023-01897-2

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“…EPVR is an effective tool and an important element of China's ecological civilization construction [6,19,31,58]. By constructing an evaluation index system and conducting empirical analyses, this study found that the overall effectiveness of China's EPVR showed an upward trend, with the composite evaluation index increasing from 0.1481 in 2011 to 0.7680 in 2021, which was similar to the results of some previous studies.…”

Section: Comparison With Other Studiessupporting

confidence: 85%

“…For example, in some regions, natural resources were being assetized and capitalized through platforms such as "forest banks" and "wetland banks" to continuously improve the benefits of EPs [17,18]. Further, some studies have found that eco-industrialization and industrial ecologization were endogenous and exogenous driving forces of EPVR, respectively, and were particularly applicable in eco-fragile areas, such as karst regions [12,19].…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Preliminary Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ecological Product Value Realization in China Based on the DPSIR Model

Xie,

Chen,

Zhao

2023

Sustainability

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Ecological Product Value Realization (EPVR) is regarded as an effective tool for ecological civilization construction in China and has received widespread attention. Based on the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model, this study constructs a multi-layered evaluation index system for the effectiveness of EPVR in China from a systemic perspective and determines the weights of the indicators through the entropy weight method. On this basis, an empirical analysis of the EPVR effectiveness in China from 2011 to 2021 is conducted using the TOPSIS method, the coupling coordination degree model, and the obstacle diagnosis model. The results show that the whole effectiveness of EPVR in China has been significantly improved during the study period, with the composite evaluation index increasing from 0.1481 to 0.7680, which can be categorized into a slow exploration period (2011 to 2016) and a rapid development period (2017 to 2021). The development effectiveness and the state of coupling coordination varies between subsystems, and the main obstacle factors are not fixed. The above results verify the scientific nature and applicability of the index system, which can provide a new assessment method to promote the efficient utilization of resources and sustainability. This study also makes recommendations in terms of ecological product supply, natural resource utilization, eco-industry, and coordinated development.

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Section: Comparison With Other Studiessupporting

confidence: 85%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ecological Product Value Realization in China Based on the DPSIR Model

Xie,

Chen,

Zhao

2023

Sustainability

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“…During the study period, the LL cluster areas of Hebei Province also show a certain expansion trend in Hebei Prov- In the central coastal areas, the LL cluster areas located in Quzhou, Lishui, and Wenzhou of south Zhejiang Province from 2012 to 2021 decreased gradually (Figure 4b), indicating an improving trend of economic growth. The concept of "ecological civilization" as the context of Chinese policy first appeared in the report of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), published in October 2007 [45]. In 2012, the 18th National Congress of the CPC elevated ecological civilization construction to a particularly prominent position, integrating it with economic, political, cultural, and social construction [46].…”

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Evolution of China’s Coastal Economy since the Belt and Road Initiative Based on Nighttime Light Imagery

Wang,

Zhou,

Xia

et al. 2024

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The joint construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road proposed by China has brought major development opportunities for the development of countries and regions along the routes. Traditional GDP statistics based on administrative units cannot describe the spatial differences of GDP within administrative units, which has certain limitations in exploring regional economic development analysis and supporting economic development decision making. Based on NPP-VIIRS luminous remote sensing data, land use data, and statistical yearbook data, this paper analyzes the spatial–temporal evolution pattern of economic level in China’s coastal economic belt from 2012 to 2021 using the Moran index and standard deviation ellipse. An unbalanced distribution of economic development are found along China coastal area and the economic gravity center moved southwest since the Belt and Road Initiative. The results show thatthe Yangtze River Delta was extremely active , and the economic growth of the south was better than that of the north. The grided GDP map presents more details of regional economic development, and provides an opportunity for further mechanisms exploration of the development process.

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“…This goal underscores the global and national focus on sustainable urban development, which was intensified by rising personal incomes and public demand for higher-quality living environments. Consequently, the Chinese government escalated the requirements for living environments of residents in its pursuit of ecological civilization [2]. Urban green space (UGS) is a vital component of the urban environment, playing significant roles in the ecological and social realms [3].…”

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The Influence of Spatial Heterogeneity of Urban Green Space on Surface Temperature

Zhang,

Wang,

Zhang

2024

Forests

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Urban green space (UGS) has been recognized as a key factor in enhancing the urban ecosystem balance, particularly in arid areas. It is often considered an effective means to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. In this study, the reference comparison method was utilized to optimize the process of nighttime lighting data; the random forest classification method was employed to extract UGS data; and the radiative transfer method was applied in land surface temperature (LST) inversion. Additionally, moving window analysis was conducted to assess the robustness of the results. The objective of this research was to analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of UGS and LST and to explore their bivariate local spatial autocorrelations by calculating four landscape metrics, including the aggregation index (AI), edge density (ED), patch density (PD), and area-weighted mean shape index (Shape_am). It was found that the distribution of UGS in the study area was uneven, with higher temperatures in the eastern and western regions and lower temperatures in the central and southern regions. The results also revealed that ED, PD, and Shape_am were negatively correlated with LST, with correlation coefficients being −0.469, −0.388, and −0.411, respectively, indicating that UGS in these regions were more effective in terms of cooling effect. Conversely, AI was found to be positively correlated with LST (Moran’ I index of 0.449), indicating that surface temperatures were relatively higher in regions of high aggregation. In essence, the fragmented, complex, and evenly distributed green patches in the study area provided a better cooling effect. These findings should persuade decision makers and municipal planners to allocate more UGS in cities for UHI alleviation to improve quality of life and enhance recreational opportunities.

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Understanding ecological civilization in China: From political context to science

Cited by 22 publications

References 62 publications

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ecological Product Value Realization in China Based on the DPSIR Model

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ecological Product Value Realization in China Based on the DPSIR Model

Evolution of China’s Coastal Economy since the Belt and Road Initiative Based on Nighttime Light Imagery

The Influence of Spatial Heterogeneity of Urban Green Space on Surface Temperature

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