Understanding ecological civilization in China: From political context to science.

ABSTRACT: China's concept of "ecological civilization" can be understood as a new system of development and governance based on the perspective of political decision-making. Environmental management, ecological restoration, and green development are its primary principles-distinctly different from industrial and agricultural-oriented civilizations. In this paper, we evaluate the evolution of political connotations of the ecological civilization concept in China over the past 15 years through a textual analysis approach. Additionally, we systematically outline an ecological civilization indicator system and analyze its evolutionary process, applicable scales, and role in guiding the implementation of the ecological civilization concept. Eco-civilization demonstration sites and experiences are also di

SUBMITTER: Xue B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10654276 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature