Skip to main content

China's environmental governance: The domestic-international nexus

Chan, Gerald, Lee, Pak K., Chan, Lai-Ha (2008) China's environmental governance: The domestic-international nexus. Third World Quarterly, 29 (2). pp. 291-314. ISSN 0143-6597. (doi:10.1080/01436590701806863) (KAR id:9356)

This is the latest version of this item.

PDF (China's environmental governance: The domestic-international nexus)
Language: English
Download this file
(PDF/336kB)
[thumbnail of China's environmental governance: The domestic-international nexus]
Preview
Request a format suitable for use with assistive technology e.g. a screenreader
Official URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01436590701806863

Abstract

This paper examines the connection between China's domestic governance and its involvement in global governance in environmental protection by studying the major actors and issues involved in the interaction between the domestic and international spheres of activities. These actors include international institutions, national and local governments, nongovernmental organisations, and others. The paper demonstrates that China has made some substantive progress in protecting its environment, but much more needs to be done. Internationally it seems to lack the will or the capability to make much contribution towards global environmental governance. However, because of its huge aggregate size, what it does or does not do to avert environmental degradation at home could have a significant impact on collective efforts to protect the environment at the global level.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/01436590701806863
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
J Political Science > JZ International relations
J Political Science > JQ Political institutions and public administrations (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.)
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Politics and International Relations
Depositing User: Pak K Lee
Date Deposited: 10 Feb 2009 11:01 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:47 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/9356 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

Available versions of this item

  • China's environmental governance: The domestic-international nexus. (deposited 10 Feb 2009 11:01) [Currently Displayed]

University of Kent Author Information

  • Depositors only (login required):

Total unique views for this document in KAR since July 2020. For more details click on the image.