Another Way to Green: China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’ Approach to Environmental Governance
(2024) SIMZ11 20241Graduate School
- 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
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SIMZ11 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Authoritarian Environmentalism, Ecological Civilization, Green Republicanism, Green State, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development
- language
- English
- id
- 9163774
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-26 12:37:44
- date last changed
- 2024-06-26 12:38:02
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