Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
>> 2007,
Volume 1,
Issue 4
doi:
10.1007/s11783-007-0066-5
Governance approach to China’s environmental challenges: Towards a theoretical synthesis
Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Available online: 2007-12-05
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Abstract
This paper reviewed recent research in environmental governance as a response to environmental challenges at various spatial, temporal and administrative scales. It documented the shift of approach from regulation to governance, and attempted to provide a comprehensive understanding why and how the transformation occurred. It also described major factors and forces of environmental governance, and discussed research advance in environmental governance theory. Finally, this paper summarized recent research findings on environmental governance in China, and listed policy recommendation for enhancing the governance.