Integrating carbon reduction and ecological resilience strategies in the silk road economic corridor
Wei He,
Jun Zhang,
Zheng Wei,
Weichun Gao,
Penghui Zhang,
Nan Qu
Affiliations
Wei He
Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; School of Water Resources and Hydropower, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China; Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China; Corresponding author. Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Jun Zhang
Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; Zhongshan High Standard Farmland Construction Group Baoji Co., Ltd, Baoji, 721000, China; Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China
Zheng Wei
Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China
Weichun Gao
Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China
Penghui Zhang
Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China
Nan Qu
Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; Zhongshan High Standard Farmland Construction Group Baoji Co., Ltd, Baoji, 721000, China; Shaanxi Dijian Guantian Investment and Construction Co., Ltd., Baoji, 721000, China
The Silk Road Economic Belt has become a pivotal region for China's sustainable development, focusing on the balance between carbon emissions and ecological resilience. Understanding the coordination between these factors is crucial for advancing China's westward economic shift and optimizing urban and demographic structures. This study investigates the coupling and coordination dynamics between carbon emissions and ecological resilience across 15 key cities in the Silk Road Economic Belt, using data from 2008 to 2018. By applying a ''pressure-state-response'' framework, the ecological resilience of the region is quantitatively assessed. Spatial disparities and the dynamic evolution of coupling coordination are analyzed through the Gini coefficient and kernel density estimation. The findings reveal significant regional variations in ecological resilience and a decline in coupling coordination over time. Shifts in the patterns of coordination indicate opportunities for enhancing resource utilization and environmental management. This research provides theoretical insights for policymakers to improve green development strategies, optimize industrial structures, and plan urban green spaces more effectively within the Silk Road Economic Belt.
