The Study of Policy Coordination Mechanisms and Industry-Regional Emission Reduction Pathways in China's Carbon Peak Process
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https://doi.org/10.61173/1t6fha39Keywords:
Carbon peaking, Policy synergy, Emission reduction path, Green transition, Climate governanceAbstract
China's proposed goal of achieving carbon peaking before 2030 incorporates carbon peaking and carbon neutrality into a major national strategy. To achieve this target, it is crucial to create an effective policy coordination mechanism and enhance the overall effectiveness of emission reduction efforts. Given its complexity, carbon peaking is not an isolated task but a systemic project that involves the comprehensive transformation of the economy and society. As such, this paper takes the construction of China's policy system in the carbon peaking process as its research topic, exploring the differentiated paths, implementation strategies, and collaborative governance mechanisms across regions and industries. Through a combination of literature review, policy text analysis, and case studies, the study draws on national and local policy documents, statistical data, and practical experience from representative regions. The results indicate that China's carbon peaking policy system is gradually evolving from a single-dimensional control approach to one of systematic coordination. However, challenges persist in areas such as regional coordination, industrial transformation, and policy alignment. This study argues that future efforts should further enhance the synergy framework, strengthen the local capabilities, and optimizing market mechanisms. These measures will improve overall energy efficiency and offer feasible pathways, along with theoretical support, to help China meet its carbon peaking goal on time.
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