Environmental Studies and Forestry

A cost-effective climate mitigation pathway for China with co-benefits for sustainability

M. Chen, L. Gao, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Meiqian Chen, Lei Gao, Zhaoxia Guo, and colleagues delves into how China's climate mitigation strategies can enhance progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It unveils a cost-effective approach that aligns carbon neutrality with sustainable development, proving that climate action can significantly drive goal achievement.

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Abstract

This study explores the spillover effects of China’s long-term climate mitigation pathways (CMPs) on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using national-scale integrated modeling. The analysis identifies a cost-effective CMP that maximizes synergies between carbon neutrality and long-term sustainable development, addressing trade-offs among sustainability, CO2 emissions, and mitigation costs. The findings suggest that effective climate mitigation policies can substantially boost SDG achievement.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Nov 02, 2024

Authors

Meiqian Chen, Lei Gao, Zhaoxia Guo, Yucheng Dong, Enayat A. Moallemi, Yinfeng Xu, Ke Li, Wenhao Lin, Jing Yang, Weijun Xu, Matteo Pedercini, Brett A. Bryan

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