Research on Government Governance Measures for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Anhui Province

Yiting Wu

doi:10.6981/FEM.202407_5(7).0003

Authors

Yiting Wu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6981/FEM.202407_5(7).0003

Keywords:

Government Governance; High-quality Development; Carbon Neutrality; Governance Measures.

Abstract

The issue of global climate change is becoming increasingly severe, prompting countries to set carbon neutrality goals to prevent the continuous rise in global temperatures. In 2020, the Chinese government announced its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. However, meeting this target by 2060 poses a significant challenge for the entire nation. As a key province in central China, Anhui faces serious carbon emission challenges. Achieving carbon neutrality smoothly requires the government's active role, which is closely related to the national high-quality development strategy. Anhui Province has actively formulated relevant policies to achieve its dual carbon goals, developed an action plan for peaking carbon dioxide emissions across the province, and established scientific action guidelines for carbon emissions in different regions and industries. By strictly implementing the dual carbon policies, Anhui aims to create a beautiful ecological environment with bluer skies and clearer waters. This paper will explore the government governance measures necessary for Anhui Province to achieve its carbon neutrality goals, based on its actual circumstances.

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