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Another Way to Green: China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’ Approach to Environmental Governance

Li, Jiuyang LU (2024) SIMZ11 20241
Master of Science in Global Studies
Abstract
This thesis investigates the practical and conceptual interplay between authoritarian and green ecological governance within China’s Ecological Civilization system, post- 2013. Through a qualitative analysis of official policy documents and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how China navigates the spectrum between the ‘Green State’ and ‘Authoritarian Environmentalism’. Findings suggest a predominant presence of authoritarian environmentalism, especially at lower levels of governance, while also integrating key elements of green state ideology such as effective management mechanisms and sustainability principles. The research highlights the complexities of implementing ecological policies within China’s unique political... (More)
This thesis investigates the practical and conceptual interplay between authoritarian and green ecological governance within China’s Ecological Civilization system, post- 2013. Through a qualitative analysis of official policy documents and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how China navigates the spectrum between the ‘Green State’ and ‘Authoritarian Environmentalism’. Findings suggest a predominant presence of authoritarian environmentalism, especially at lower levels of governance, while also integrating key elements of green state ideology such as effective management mechanisms and sustainability principles. The research highlights the complexities of implementing ecological policies within China’s unique political framework, where centralized control often overshadows public participation and transparency. This study enriches our understanding of China’s approach to ecological governance and its broader implications for global environmental policy discourse. (Less)
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author
Li, Jiuyang LU
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course
SIMZ11 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Authoritarian Environmentalism, Ecological Civilization, Green Republicanism, Green State, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development
language
English
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** Automatic update: Record was moved from International Office (LURS00001) to Master of Science in Global Studies (LURS00004) at 2026-02-09 11:32:25
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9163774
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2024-06-26 12:37:44
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  abstract     = {{This thesis investigates the practical and conceptual interplay between authoritarian and green ecological governance within China’s Ecological Civilization system, post- 2013. Through a qualitative analysis of official policy documents and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how China navigates the spectrum between the ‘Green State’ and ‘Authoritarian Environmentalism’. Findings suggest a predominant presence of authoritarian environmentalism, especially at lower levels of governance, while also integrating key elements of green state ideology such as effective management mechanisms and sustainability principles. The research highlights the complexities of implementing ecological policies within China’s unique political framework, where centralized control often overshadows public participation and transparency. This study enriches our understanding of China’s approach to ecological governance and its broader implications for global environmental policy discourse.}},
  author       = {{Li, Jiuyang}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Another Way to Green: China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’ Approach to Environmental Governance}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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