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Coupling Relationship Analysis between Quality Infrastructure and Ecological Environment Quality for Policy

Jing Shen^1,2, Yang Zhang¹, Benhai Guo¹

¹College of Economics & Management, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

|October 22, 2020

Summary

Quality infrastructure (QI) is crucial for improving ecological environment quality (EEQ) for sustainable development. Analysis shows current QI construction lags behind EEQ needs, highlighting the need for balanced development.

Keywords:

coupling relationship ecological environment quality policy implications quality infrastructure

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Sustainable Development Studies
Quality Management

Background:

Ecological Environment Quality (EEQ) improvement is vital for high-quality, sustainable development.
Quality Infrastructure (QI) plays a fundamental, yet often overlooked, role in enhancing EEQ.
There is an urgent need for methods supporting sustainable EEQ enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the coupling relationship between Quality Infrastructure (QI) and Ecological Environment Quality (EEQ).
To identify key indicators influencing the QI-EEQ coupling.
To provide evidence-based countermeasures for EEQ improvement in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD).

Main Methods:

Analysis of the coupling structure between QI and EEQ systems.
Application of an improved coupling model to assess indicator contributions.
Empirical examination of the QI-EEQ coupling in the YRD (2012-2017).

Main Results:

The study revealed a significant gap between current QI construction and the demands of EEQ improvement.
QI's supporting role in EEQ enhancement is critical for long-term sustainable development.
The equilibrium and consistency of indicators within QI and EEQ systems dictate their coupling state.

Conclusions:

QI is a fundamental driver for achieving long-term EEQ improvement and sustainable development.
Addressing indicator imbalances within QI and EEQ systems is essential for optimizing their coupling.
The findings offer scientific guidance for policy-making and strategic planning for EEQ enhancement.