China's climate policy : transition, governance, and market / Alex Y. Lo (York Business School, York St John University, UK) and Chen Xiang (School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lo, Alex, 1903- author.

Chen, Xiang, 1977- author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development--China.

Sustainable development.

Environmental policy--China.

Environmental policy.

Climatic changes--Government policy--China.

Climatic changes.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This timely book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's major policy interventions for decarbonizing the economy and managing climate risks in light of recent political and economic transitions. Alex Lo and Chen Xiang present a balanced account of China's governance approaches by examining the intersection of the state, market, and society. With a focus on domestic policies and relations, they assess climate change policy challenges in China, drawing on examples of market-based and industry-focused policy interventions. Chapters encompass the framework of environmental and climate change governance in China before indicating how these policy interventions help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. As China emerges as a driving force in the fight against climate change, the book explores the evolving political-economic landscape of a nation committed to a greener future against the background of increased global uncertainty and economic instability. China's Climate Policy is a vital resource for scholars and students of environmental politics and policy across the social sciences. It is also beneficial to think tanks, government research units, and practitioners in the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to China's climate policy

2. The environmental state

3. Government and the society

4. Global leadership and advocacy

5. Renewable energy

6. Emission trading

7. Adaptation and catastrophe insurance

8. The sponge city: Resilient urban infrastructure

9. Conclusion to China's climate policy

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035341269 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.