Environmental Studies and Forestry

Approaching national climate targets in China considering the challenge of regional inequality

B. Yu, Z. Zhao, et al.

This innovative study reveals economically optimal strategies for China to meet its national climate goals while tackling regional disparities. Conducted by Biying Yu, Zihao Zhao, Yi-Ming Wei, Lan-Cui Liu, Qingyu Zhao, Shuo Xu, Jia-Ning Kang, and Hua Liao, it highlights how a collaborative approach could save the country from significant GDP losses.

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Abstract

This study investigates economically optimal strategies for China to achieve its national climate targets while addressing regional inequality. Using the C³IAM/NET and Mr. COEP models, the researchers find that a collaborative strategy can avoid up to 1.54% of cumulative GDP losses compared to uniform or independent regional targets. The study provides optimal carbon mitigation pathways for regional peak carbon, carbon intensity, and energy consumption.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Dec 15, 2023

Authors

Biying Yu, Zihao Zhao, Yi-Ming Wei, Lan-Cui Liu, Qingyu Zhao, Shuo Xu, Jia-Ning Kang, Hua Liao

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