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Peng Cao1, Xiao Ouyang2, Jun Xu2
1School of Mathematics and Statistics, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 15, 2022
Summary
Poverty reduction efficiency is increasing while ecosystem services decline in Chinese counties. Enhancing ecosystem services like food production and carbon storage can boost poverty reduction, especially in the eastern regions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Rural Development
Background:
- Evaluating the interplay between poverty reduction efficiency (PRE) and ecosystem services (ES) is crucial for China's rural revitalization and ecological civilization goals.
- State poverty counties face unique challenges in balancing economic development with environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To scientifically evaluate the interaction between poverty reduction efficiency and ecosystem services in Chinese state poverty counties.
- To identify the specific ecosystem services that influence poverty reduction efficiency and regional variations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model and the InVEST model.
- Employed fixed-effect panel data analysis on 832 poverty counties in China from 2010-2019.
- Conducted panel regression analysis to determine influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Poverty reduction efficiency generally increased, while ecosystem services declined, showing spatial heterogeneity. Western regions saw rapid increases in poverty reduction efficiency.
- Habitat quality negatively impacted PRE, whereas food production and carbon storage positively affected it. All regions showed a positive ES-PRE relationship, strongest in the East.
- Environmental parameters were primary drivers of PRE, with economic and social factors as secondary influences.
Conclusions:
- A significant positive relationship exists between ecosystem services and poverty reduction efficiency.
- Environmental factors are key to improving poverty reduction efficiency.
- Rural revitalization strategies must integrate ecological protection and economic development for a win-win outcome.
Keywords:
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