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Chinese Youth in Climate Action: Exploring the Influence of China’s “3060” Decarbonization Target on Urban Youth Climate Action Intentions

Kong, Xiaoyan LU (2024) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20241
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
China's "3060" target for carbon neutrality needs public action. This study explores how this goal influences urban Chinese youth's intention to take climate action. Based on surveys and interviews, this study found a positive link between them. While perceived policy benefits motivate youth to act, barriers include concerns about green product accessibility and lack of infrastructure. The policy raises awareness and provides direction but the gap between awareness and action still exists due to a lack of specific action guidance, infrastructure limitations, work pressure, and a weak connection to nature. Personal experiences with extreme weather and cultural values also influence intentions. The study suggests the policy’s impact could be... (More)
China's "3060" target for carbon neutrality needs public action. This study explores how this goal influences urban Chinese youth's intention to take climate action. Based on surveys and interviews, this study found a positive link between them. While perceived policy benefits motivate youth to act, barriers include concerns about green product accessibility and lack of infrastructure. The policy raises awareness and provides direction but the gap between awareness and action still exists due to a lack of specific action guidance, infrastructure limitations, work pressure, and a weak connection to nature. Personal experiences with extreme weather and cultural values also influence intentions. The study suggests the policy’s impact could be strengthened by clearer definitions, addressing access issues, culture adaptation, and building closer connections with nature. Overall, this contributes to the understanding of how climate policy interacts with individual factors to promote climate action among urban youth in China. (Less)
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author
Kong, Xiaoyan LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Climate Action, China, Youth, Policy Acceptance, Theory of Planned Behavior, PLS-SEM, Sustainability Science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2024:029
language
English
id
9155014
date added to LUP
2024-05-30 13:56:25
date last changed
2024-05-30 13:56:25
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  abstract     = {{China's "3060" target for carbon neutrality needs public action. This study explores how this goal influences urban Chinese youth's intention to take climate action. Based on surveys and interviews, this study found a positive link between them. While perceived policy benefits motivate youth to act, barriers include concerns about green product accessibility and lack of infrastructure. The policy raises awareness and provides direction but the gap between awareness and action still exists due to a lack of specific action guidance, infrastructure limitations, work pressure, and a weak connection to nature. Personal experiences with extreme weather and cultural values also influence intentions. The study suggests the policy’s impact could be strengthened by clearer definitions, addressing access issues, culture adaptation, and building closer connections with nature. Overall, this contributes to the understanding of how climate policy interacts with individual factors to promote climate action among urban youth in China.}},
  author       = {{Kong, Xiaoyan}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Chinese Youth in Climate Action: Exploring the Influence of China’s “3060” Decarbonization Target on Urban Youth Climate Action Intentions}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}