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Environmental decentralization and carbon emissions: evidence from China
1School of Public Finance and Taxation, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|November 18, 2023
Summary
Environmental decentralization in China increases carbon emissions, mainly due to delegated monitoring and supervision. This effect is stronger in western regions and influenced by industrial structure and government competition, impacting carbon neutrality goals.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Policy
- Economics
Background:
- Effective environmental management is crucial for China's carbon emission control.
- Environmental decentralization involves shifting environmental authority to subnational governments.
- Understanding its impact is key to achieving national climate targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the spatial impact of environmental decentralization on provincial carbon emissions in China (2000-2019).
- To investigate the mechanisms driving this relationship, including delegated authorities.
- To examine regional heterogeneity and the influence of industrial structure, government competition, and environmental regulation.
Main Methods:
- Econometric analysis of panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2000-2019).
- Focus on the causal links between environmental decentralization indicators and carbon emissions.
- Exploration of moderating effects of regional characteristics and policy factors.
Main Results:
- Environmental decentralization significantly promotes carbon emissions.
- Delegation of environmental monitoring and supervision authorities are key drivers.
- The impact is more pronounced in western China, with variations across regions.
- Industrial structure, government competition, and environmental regulation mediate the effects.
Conclusions:
- Environmental decentralization, as currently practiced, exacerbates carbon emissions in China.
- Policy design regarding the level and scope of decentralization is critical.
- Findings offer practical insights for optimizing environmental governance and advancing carbon neutrality.
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