Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 21, 2025
12:44
Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
Published on: July 24, 2016
8.1K
What Affects Rural Ecological Environment Governance Efficiency? Evidence from China
Min Qian1, Zhenpeng Cheng2, Zhengwen Wang1,3
1School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
Summary
Improving rural ecological governance efficiency in China is crucial for sustainable development. Economic growth, committee size, and public participation boost efficiency, while population density and financial support hinder it.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Rural Development
- Public Policy
Background:
- Ecological environment protection is vital amid China's rapid economic development.
- Modernizing rural ecological governance is essential for sustainable rural development and the "Rural Revitalization" strategy.
- Improving governance efficiency is key to modernizing China's national environmental governance system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically analyze the factors influencing rural ecological environment governance efficiency across China.
- To investigate regional variations in these influencing factors across eastern, central, and western China.
- To provide policy recommendations for enhancing rural ecological governance.
Main Methods:
- Tobit regression model applied at the provincial level.
- National-scale analysis of influencing factors.
- Regional analysis (eastern, central, western) to identify specific impacts.
Main Results:
- Nationally, rural economic development, village committee size, and public participation positively impact governance efficiency.
- Rural population agglomeration, agricultural financial support, and environmental social organizations negatively impact efficiency.
- Influencing factors vary significantly across China's eastern, central, and western regions.
Conclusions:
- Differentiated regional coordinated governance mechanisms are essential for improving rural ecological environment governance efficiency.
- Tailored strategies are needed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in different regions.
- Effective governance requires balancing economic development with environmental protection and community engagement.
Related Concept Videos
02:26Ecological Disturbance
17.5K
An ecological disturbance is a temporary disruption in the environment resulting from abiotic, biotic, or anthropogenic factors, causing a pronounced change in an ecosystem. The impact of an ecological disturbance, which can depend on its intensity, frequency, and spatial distribution, plays a significant role in shaping the species diversity within the ecosystem.
17.5K
02:23The Soil Ecosystem
22.1K
Plants obtain inorganic minerals and water from the soil, which acts as a natural medium for land plants. The composition and quality of soil depend not only on the chemical constituents but also on the presence of living organisms. In general, soils contain three major components:
22.1K
01:43Sustainable Development
13.6K
As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development provides a pathway to maintain and improve human life now while also ensuring that future generations will have the resources that they need. The long-term success of sustainability efforts rests on understanding the interplay between human actions and ecological systems.
13.6K
02:17Ecological Succession
17.8K
Ecological succession is influenced by the processes of facilitation, inhibition, and toleration. Facilitation occurs when early successional species create more favorable ecological conditions for subsequent species, such as enhanced nutrient, water, or light availability. In contrast, inhibition happens when early successional species create unfavorable ecological conditions for potential successive species, such as limiting resource availability. In some cases, later successional species...
17.8K
01:30Environmental Applications of Microorganisms
317
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
317
01:24Factors Affecting Workability
125
The workability of concrete is a critical characteristic that influences the ease of mixing, handling, and finishing the concrete. It is affected by several factors including water content, aggregate properties, and admixtures like air entrainment. Water plays a fundamental role as it lubricates the concrete mix, facilitating easier movement and placement. However, the water requirement varies depending on the texture and shape of aggregates. Finer particles and angular, rough-textured...
125