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Bin Han1,2, Hongqing Li3, Chengrui Tang1,2
1Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 10016, China.
Heliyon
|December 11, 2023
Summary
This study bridges the knowledge gap between academics and policymakers on eco-economy indicators in China. It analyzes indicator development for sustainable development and offers methodological references for global eco-economic advancement.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Sustainable Development Policy
- Regional Development Indicators
Background:
- Global emphasis on eco-economy for sustainable development and climate change mitigation.
- Challenges in implementing academic eco-economy indicators within Chinese local government practices.
- Existing knowledge gap between academic research and governmental decision-making in eco-economic policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze discrepancies in understanding eco-economic indicators between academics and government officials in China.
- Identify reasons for the knowledge gap and propose methods to bridge it.
- Systematically study China's eco-economy and indicator development, offering practical insights for provincial-level construction.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of academic and governmental perspectives on eco-economic indicators.
- Case study of eco-economic indicator system construction in Liaoning Province, China.
- Examination of indicator attributes, alignment with national strategies and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Main Results:
- Detailed description of the process for constructing provincial-scale eco-economic indicators in China.
- Identification of limitations in the current eco-economy indicator system in Liaoning Province.
- Analysis of the relationship between Liaoning's indicators, national strategies, and the SDGs.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a methodological framework for constructing practical eco-economic indicators.
- Findings offer valuable insights for China's eco-economy development and ecological civilization initiatives.
- The research serves as a reference for other countries aiming to measure and enhance their eco-economic performance.
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