Climate Governance in China: Policy Diffusion of Emissions Trading in Shanghai and Hubei

This book explores how and why innovative climate policies spread across subnational regions and between governance levels in China, focusing on the policy of emissions trading systems (ETS) and two key case studies: Shanghai and Hubei. It examines the role of the national government and the freedom of subnational regions in developing ETS policy, and highlights the competition between China and the West in the transition to climate-friendly societies and economies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of how and why innovative climate policies spread across subnational regions and between governance levels in China. Despite the significant role of emerging economies in paving the way toward a zero-carbon future, research on China's transformation governance remains limited. To address this gap, Lina Li and Maia Haru Hall have developed a theoretical framework for policy diffusion, drawing upon extensive data from expert interviews with Chinese decision-makers and policy practitioners.

The authors center their attention on the policy of emissions trading systems (ETS) and conduct in-depth case studies of Shanghai and Hubei. Through their examination, they explore the role of the national government in shaping ETS policy and the degree of autonomy granted to subnational regions in developing such policies. They also identify key actors and analyze the mechanisms of policy and knowledge diffusion that contribute to the spread of ETS.

Overall, this book offers valuable insights into the competition between China and the West in the transition to climate-friendly societies and economies. It highlights opportunities for cooperation between these two regions and sheds light on the complexities and challenges involved in implementing innovative climate policies at different governance levels.

This book will be of immense interest to students and scholars engaged in the fields of environmental politics and policy, climate change, urban studies, and Chinese studies, broadly. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the dynamics driving climate policy adoption in China, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners alike.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351025