Spatial-temporal characteristics and drivers of urban built-up areas land low-carbon efficiency in China
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Understanding
the
evolution
of
low-carbon
efficiency
in
urban
built-up
areas
is
essential
for
developing
countries
striving
to
meet
sustainable
development
goals.
However,
mechanisms
driving
and
associated
pathways
remain
underexplored.
This
study
applies
Global
Data
Envelopment
Analysis
(DEA)
model,
Malmquist-Luenberger
Index,
econometric
models
evaluate
its
determinants
across
China's
from
2010
2022.
The
findings
reveal
a
significant
increase
efficiency,
0.555
0.785
2022,
reflecting
an
overall
improvement
41.4%
(P
<
0.05).
Spatially,
demonstrates
pronounced
"east-high
west-low"
distribution,
highlighting
regional
disparities
spatial
correlations.
Temporal
changes
are
primarily
driven
by
technological
advancements
shifts
frontier.
disproportionate
gains
during
periods
high
resource
input
suggest
inefficiencies
production
factor
allocation,
particularly
densely
populated
centers.
Unlike
natural
endowments,
concentrated
inputs
such
cities
often
impede
improvements.
underscore
need
context-sensitive
strategies,
as
one-size-fits-all
model
may
not
address
diverse
challenges
posed
disparities.
By
leveraging
market
optimize
allocation
strengthen
interregional
connectivity,
this
provides
actionable
insights
promoting
land
economies.
Language: Английский
Response of vegetation evapotranspiration to landscape pattern changes in an arid region: A case study of the Loess Plateau, China
CATENA,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
252, P. 108878 - 108878
Published: March 4, 2025
Language: Английский
Theoretical Framework for the Supervision of Plateau-Characteristic Agroecological Security
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 10802 - 10802
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
To
mitigate
the
conflict
between
ecological
restoration
and
pursuit
of
economic
benefits
in
characteristic
agriculture
within
plateau
regions,
this
study
proposes
a
theoretical
framework
for
supervising
plateau-characteristic
agroecological
security
(PCAES).
Initially,
is
conceptualized
as
an
artificial
ecosystem
resulting
from
complex
interactions
environment
specific
agricultural
resources
given
region;
thus,
PCAES
defined
sustainable
developmental
state
that
ensures
high-quality
resource
supply
without
compromising
integrity.
Subsequently,
constructed
by
analyzing
supervisory
subjects,
objects,
their
interrelationships,
followed
in-depth
three
different
perspectives.
At
foundational
level,
monitoring
evaluation
mechanism
focuses
on
gathering
data
regarding
composition
environmental
conditions
to
assess
security.
intermediate
early
warning
decision-making
aims
at
estimating
potential
issues
then
designing
selecting
optimal
measures.
higher
control
assurance
directs
stakeholders
toward
compliance
with
safety
regulations
via
allocation
macro-policy
interventions
while
ensuring
effective
system
operation.
This
holds
significant
implications
advancing
green
development
initiatives,
enhancing
scientific
innovation,
promoting
practices
agriculture.
Language: Английский