Environmental information transparency and implications for green growth in china
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 324-334 |
Journal / Publication | Public Administration and Development |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
Online published | 18 Jun 2012 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
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Abstract
Environmental information transparency performs social and learning functions indispensable for green growth. Still facing the challenges of a lack of local commitment and less than optimal institutional capacity, there is no doubt that China has made substantial progress on granting and enforcing public right to environmental information. This will help build the social infrastructure necessary for green growth - the rule of law, trust, social organizing, consensus building, social learning, and collective action. A focused approach is desirable because resources and capacity are limited in China - targeting pollutants and sectors that exert the most environmental and health risks as well as those that need technological upgrade most urgently. Then, in the long run, environmental information transparency serves the fundamental goals of 'good public policy and legitimate governmental decision-making' on environment-related issues in China, in line with both the green growth framework and the long-term development goal of constructing a harmonious society in China.
Research Area(s)
- China, Environmental information, Green growth, Transparency
Citation Format(s)
Environmental information transparency and implications for green growth in china. / LI, WANXIN; LI, DUODUO.
In: Public Administration and Development, Vol. 32, No. 3, 08.2012, p. 324-334.
In: Public Administration and Development, Vol. 32, No. 3, 08.2012, p. 324-334.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review