Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province

Synergistic carbon emission reduction at the urban scale is an inherent requirement for China to realize its carbon emission reduction commitments and promote sustainable and regional synergistic development. Using 16 prefectural cities in Shandong Province as an example, this study defines and quan...

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Main Authors: Shu Tian, Yujie Zhang, Yue Xu, Yuan Xu, Shuo Yang, Qingsong Wang, Xueliang Yuan, Qiao Ma
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-12-01
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Yujie Zhang
Yue Xu
Yuan Xu
Shuo Yang
Qingsong Wang
Xueliang Yuan
Qiao Ma
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description Synergistic carbon emission reduction at the urban scale is an inherent requirement for China to realize its carbon emission reduction commitments and promote sustainable and regional synergistic development. Using 16 prefectural cities in Shandong Province as an example, this study defines and quantifies the regional carbon emission reduction capacity (CERC) based on the synergistic development of carbon emission reduction, environmental protection, and economic growth objectives. The spatial network characteristics of the (CERC) and its drivers were analyzed using social network analysis and quadratic assignment procedure regression methods. The results revealed that the spatial correlation of the CERC among prefectural cities has been increasing over the years. Jinan-Zibo-Qingdao is the center of the network, while the spatial linkage strength in the southwest and northeast of Shandong Province is weak. Geospatial distance and scientific development differences have a significant negative effect on the intensity of spatial association, while differences in economic and informatization developments have a considerable positive impact. Environmental regulatory differences and transportation differences are not significant. This study offers a methodological reference for similar studies in other countries or regions. At the same time, the findings provide a scientific basis for the government to rationally allocate urban resources and promote regional synergistic carbon emission reduction.
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spelling doaj-art-6a901d65109a405bae99d149d7dbcbcf2024-12-22T05:28:13ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment2325-42622024-12-01224376388Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong ProvinceShu Tian0Yujie Zhang1Yue Xu2Yuan Xu3Shuo Yang4Qingsong Wang5Xueliang Yuan6Qiao Ma7National Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaCorresponding author.; National Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, Research Center for Sustainable Development, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, ChinaSynergistic carbon emission reduction at the urban scale is an inherent requirement for China to realize its carbon emission reduction commitments and promote sustainable and regional synergistic development. Using 16 prefectural cities in Shandong Province as an example, this study defines and quantifies the regional carbon emission reduction capacity (CERC) based on the synergistic development of carbon emission reduction, environmental protection, and economic growth objectives. The spatial network characteristics of the (CERC) and its drivers were analyzed using social network analysis and quadratic assignment procedure regression methods. The results revealed that the spatial correlation of the CERC among prefectural cities has been increasing over the years. Jinan-Zibo-Qingdao is the center of the network, while the spatial linkage strength in the southwest and northeast of Shandong Province is weak. Geospatial distance and scientific development differences have a significant negative effect on the intensity of spatial association, while differences in economic and informatization developments have a considerable positive impact. Environmental regulatory differences and transportation differences are not significant. This study offers a methodological reference for similar studies in other countries or regions. At the same time, the findings provide a scientific basis for the government to rationally allocate urban resources and promote regional synergistic carbon emission reduction.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2325426224000652Carbon emission reduction capacitySpatial correlationInfluencing factorsPrefectural cities in Shandong ProvinceSocial networking analysisQuadruple assignment procedure
spellingShingle Shu Tian
Yujie Zhang
Yue Xu
Yuan Xu
Shuo Yang
Qingsong Wang
Xueliang Yuan
Qiao Ma
Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment
Carbon emission reduction capacity
Spatial correlation
Influencing factors
Prefectural cities in Shandong Province
Social networking analysis
Quadruple assignment procedure
title Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
title_full Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
title_fullStr Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
title_full_unstemmed Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
title_short Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province
title_sort spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations a case study of shandong province
topic Carbon emission reduction capacity
Spatial correlation
Influencing factors
Prefectural cities in Shandong Province
Social networking analysis
Quadruple assignment procedure
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2325426224000652
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