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Environmental function zoning for spatially differentiated environmental policies in China
Kaipeng Xu1, Jinnan Wang1, Jingjing Wang1
1Center for Environmental Zoning, Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing, 100012, China.
Journal of Environmental Management
|December 3, 2019
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Ecology
- Regional planning
Background:
- China's diverse regions experience unique environmental challenges due to varied natural conditions and socioeconomic development.
- Spatial disparities necessitate tailored environmental management and protection policies.
- Environmental function zoning offers a framework for implementing differentiated environmental strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive environmental function evaluation index system for China.
- To clarify environmental function zoning divisions using advanced technology.
- To create region-specific environmental management objectives and strategies.
Main Methods:
- Developed a 25-indicator index system covering ecological security, human living environment, and carrying capacity.
- Utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing technology for data generation and analysis.
- Evaluated environmental functions at a 1-km resolution for 2414 Chinese counties.
Main Results:
- Generated high-resolution (1-km) grid data for 25 environmental indicators across China.
- Successfully evaluated the environmental function of all 2414 counties.
- Identified distinct environmental zones requiring differentiated management approaches.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a scientific foundation and quantitative tools for differentiated environmental management in China.
- The integrated approach, considering natural, social, and economic systems, offers new insights for balancing environmental protection and development.
- Environmental function zoning effectively avoids a one-size-fits-all approach to policy implementation.
Keywords:
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