China's Sustainability Transitions: Low Carbon and Climate-Resilient Plan for Carbon Neutral 2060

This book explores the impact of global climate change on urban and regional development, advocating for sustainable development through reduced carbon emissions. China, as the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The book reviews China's green development and predicts the transformation of its carbon emission and energy structure. It examines the role of governance in decarbonization efforts and highlights practical methods for achieving low-carbon development in China. It is a valuable resource for scholars and policymakers interested in sustainable urban development and China's sustainable development plans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 215 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The impact of global climate change is a pressing concern, and this book takes a comprehensive approach to promoting sustainable development from the perspective of low carbon and climate resilience. By reducing carbon emissions in various aspects of urban and regional development, it aims to achieve a more sustainable future.

China, as the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is actively pursuing a sustainable path to attain the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2060. This book provides a comprehensive review and summary of China's green development, highlighting the transformation of China's carbon emission and energy structure before and after the peak of carbon emission in 2030. It examines the role of governance in decarbonization efforts, focusing on decision-making processes, policies, and regulations, as well as the significance of regions, cities, and communities.

To address the challenges of achieving carbon neutrality, this book offers practical methods for implementing and achieving low-carbon development in light of China's specific circumstances. It highlights typical approaches and solutions that can help overcome obstacles and achieve the carbon neutral goal.

This book is of interest to scholars in the fields of low-carbon environment science, sustainable urban development, and related disciplines. It also provides valuable insights and inspiration for China's medium and long-term sustainable development plans in the future. By adopting sustainable practices and strategies, China can contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and create a more sustainable and prosperous world.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811626234
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021