Interaction between urbanization and the eco-environment in the Pan-Third Pole region

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Urban Studies
• Ecology

Background:

• The Pan-Third Pole region faces high ecological vulnerability and complex ecological processes.
• The impact of urbanization on the eco-environment in this region is a critical global concern.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a framework for evaluating the coupling coordination between urbanization and the eco-environment.
• To investigate the spatial distribution and dynamic evolution of this coupling coordination in the Pan-Third Pole.

Main Methods:

• Development of a framework to assess urbanization and eco-environment coupling coordination.
• Analysis of spatial distribution and dynamic evolution of coupling coordination.
• Categorization of coupling and decoupling types between urbanization and eco-environment.

Main Results:

• The Pan-Third Pole is experiencing accelerated urbanization, with the eco-environment shifting towards a deficit.
• Coupling coordination shows an upward trend, with dynamic decoupling processes and regional convergence.
• Countries with over 35% urbanization tend towards coordinated development, exhibiting "path-dependence".

Conclusions:

• Higher urbanization levels can facilitate coordinated development between urbanization and eco-environment.
• Understanding "path-dependence" is crucial for sustainable development strategies in the region.
• Findings offer policy implications for balancing urbanization and eco-environment conservation.