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Sustainable development in China: the pathway of decarbonizing the energy mix

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  • Isabela de Oliveira Garcia
  • Roberto Alexandre Zanchetta Borghi

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China is currently the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, reflecting the country’senergy sector and its dependence on fossil fuels. However, the model of economic growthsupported by polluting energy is no longer sustainable, which leads to pressure for changesin favor of greener energy, in a way to meet the interests of the country’s new developmentstrategy, in addition to ensuring energy security. In face of this framework, this article analyzesthe ongoing process of decarbonization of the Chinese energy mix, concluding that effortsfor energy transition in the country already reflect advances in renewable energy sectors,and converge with the goals of modernizing the economy. JEL Classification: O44; Q43; Q48.

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  • Isabela de Oliveira Garcia & Roberto Alexandre Zanchetta Borghi, 2024. "Sustainable development in China: the pathway of decarbonizing the energy mix," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 44(4), pages 786-801.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:44:y:2024:i:4:p:786-801:id:2483
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    Keywords

    China; sustainable development; energy mix;
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    JEL classification:

    • O44 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Environment and Growth
    • Q43 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Energy and the Macroeconomy
    • Q48 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Government Policy

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