Chinese Governance and Transformation Towards Carbon Neutrality

This book provides the first comprehensive and systematic account of the multi-level governance system adopted by China in realizing the Dual-Carbon transition. This governance system encompasses the participation of the government, the market, industry and all sectors of society, and emphasizes coordination and cooperation between all levels of government between different sectors, and between domestic and international levels. The book finds that the government can play an important leadership and guidance role in the Dual-Carbon transition. By formulating and implementing relevant policies, regulations and planning, the government can promote the process of Dual-Carbon development. Second, the full utilization of market mechanisms also plays a key role. Through measures such as establishing a carbon market and promoting carbon pricing, the market mechanism promotes the innovation and application of low carbon technologies. In addition, the active participation of industry is an indispensable factor in realizing a Dual-Carbon transition. Industry and agriculture have contributed to Dual-Carbon development by promoting the efficient use of resources and the adoption of green production methods. Finally, raising public awareness and participation in environmental protection is also indispensable, and the process of Dual-Carbon transition is effectively promoted through publicity and education, social organizations and public participation. By addressing multiple themes, this book provides a comprehensive understanding and in-depth analysis of the Dual-Carbon transition, and offers scientific guidance and policy recommendations for China's sustainable development and the achievement of Dual-Carbon goals. At the same time, the significance of this book lies in the fact that it provides reference for other countries and regions, and makes a positive contribution to global climate governance.

Parts of this book's translation from its Chinese original manuscript were completed with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The author subsequently revised the content.

Binlei Gong is the Qiushi Chair Professor in School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University. He serves as the Executive Vice Dean in China Academy for Rural Development (CARD) and President of Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) China Section. His research interests include Agricultural Economics and Energy & Environmental Economics and his papers have been published in many journals, including Journal of Development Economics, Governance, and American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Sujian Guo is Professor in the Department of Political Science, Director of Center for US-China Policy Studies at San Francisco State University. He is Editor-in-Chief or Co-Editor-in-Chief of four peer review journals, the Journal of Chinese Political Science, the Journal of Chinese Governance, the Chinese Political Science Review, and the Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences. He is former president of the Association of Chinese Political Studies.

Jun Xu is Ph.D. Candidate in School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University. Her research interests include Agricultural Economics and Energy Economics and her papers have been published in journals including Energy Economics and Applied Energy.

Channing Arndt is the Senior Director for Transformation Strategies, where he oversees four units within IFPRI/CGIAR: Natural Resources and Resilience, Innovation Policy and Scaling, Foresight and Policy Modeling, and Development Strategies and Governance. He has worked closely with central decision-making organs at the national level in Africa and Asia. His recent books include Growth and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa; Measuring Poverty and Wellbeing in Developing Countries; and The Political Economy of Clean Energy Transitions.