GX & Decarbonization Research

Wei Deng

This study examines China's sci-tech finance pilot policy's impact on urban environmental quality using a difference-in-differences approach on 294 Chinese cities from 2001-2023. The policy significantly improves environmental quality throu…

Xuexin Liu, Jiang Lihua, Xiaoxu Kong

This paper quantitatively analyzes the evolutionary characteristics and implementation effects of China's low-carbon policy system using policy texts. It reveals temporal trends and effectiveness, providing insights into China's decarboniza…

Fredy L. Maro

This study assesses climate change mainstreaming in local planning in Mwanga District, Tanzania. It finds strong policy alignment (PAM 61.7%) and mainstreaming index (CMI 65%), but uneven integration—climate finance, mitigation, and informa…

Stefan Drews, Théo Konc

This study examines perceptions of carbon inequality and attitudes toward climate policies in Spain. It analyzes how perceived unfairness in emission burdens across income groups affects support for redistributive policies. Findings indicat…

Arthur Lauer, Luis Llases

This study quantifies two contrasting global sustainability scenarios—Greener Growth (FST1) and Sufficiency Economies (FST5)—using the MORDRED model. FST1 achieves rapid technological decarbonization but faces resource constraints and persi…

Lee S.

This paper examines decarbonization policy cooperation among China, Japan, and South Korea toward carbon neutrality in East Asia. It analyzes the possibilities and challenges of policy coordination and proposes frameworks to promote regiona…

Tello W.P.

This study uses quasi-experimental methods to causally estimate the effects of multiple climate policies on CO2 emissions in the electricity sector. It identifies policy interactions and evaluates the combined impact, suggesting that policy…

den Elzen M.G.J.

This paper analyzes how uncertainties in net-zero climate targets affect greenhouse gas emissions projections. It shows that varying assumptions about target stringency lead to wide ranges in projected emissions.

Fangfang Yan

This paper analyzes the impact of energy transition policies on regional economic resilience, likely with Chinese case studies, examining the economic effects of such policies.

Catriona Ewart, T Davis, Xueqi Wu +5

Using participatory systems mapping, this study explores how high-SES individuals in the UK perceive their role in climate mitigation. Findings show they often deflect responsibility and lack a sense of agency, suggesting policies must fost…

Mwita N.W.

This paper empirically examines the role of financial inclusion and trade in reducing carbon intensity in Southern Africa. It reveals the mechanisms through which these factors contribute to green growth and provides policy implications.

Azar C.

This paper discusses the fair allocation of national greenhouse gas emissions from a climate justice perspective. It explores ethical frameworks and policy implications for international climate negotiations.

Zhang L.

This paper uses evolutionary game theory to analyze the interaction between greenhouse gas emissions and environmental inspection. It models the dynamic equilibrium between regulation and corporate behavior, proposing effective inspection s…

le Roux S.

This paper examines how awareness of UK Net-Zero targets influences actual emission reduction activities by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It explores the gap between policy recognition and practical implementation, revealing fa…

Painter J.

This paper analyzes the coverage of net zero in UK national newspapers as a case study, revealing how the media questions and criticizes the net zero target.

Kloesel K.

This paper argues that achieving net-zero requires a narrative shift from solely focusing on emission reductions to integrating carbon removal (CDR, CCUS). It contends that the current reduction-centric narrative is insufficient and calls f…

Inseok Seo, Hyojin Song, Youhyun Lee

This study develops a two-dimensional typological framework integrating policy actors (citizens, public-private partnerships, government) and policy orientation (mitigation vs adaptation) to analyze 1,589 carbon neutrality projects from 31 …

Bimbo Ogunbanjo

This study analyzes the political dynamics linking water, energy, climate change, and ozone depletion. It contrasts successful ozone agreements with stalled climate action, emphasizing domestic-international political interconnections.

William Sepvano The

This study analyzes the structural anomaly in Indonesia's energy transition where green FDI declines sharply while domestic investment surges, attributing it to rigid environmental permitting, monopolistic procurement contracts, and local c…

Zeye Zhang, Jinfang Wang

This study uses the staggered rollout of public data open platforms in China as a quasi-natural experiment and a staggered difference-in-differences method to examine the impact of data openness on regional carbon emissions. It finds a sign…