Analyzing Coupling Coordination and Driving Factors of Social–Ecological Resilience: A Case Study of the Lower Yellow River

Linxiao Zhu, Shuo Sheng, Haokun Gong, Qingming Yang, Xuanfeng Zhang and Huabin Xiao ()
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Linxiao Zhu: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
Shuo Sheng: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
Haokun Gong: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
Qingming Yang: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
Xuanfeng Zhang: Shandong Jianzhu University Design Group Co., Ltd., Jinan 250101, China
Huabin Xiao: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 23, 1-32

Abstract: Flat terrain and economically prosperous downstream regions face significant challenges in achieving a balance between socio-economic development and ecological preservation. The Social–Ecological System (S-ES) serves as a vital framework for quantifying the interactions between human activities and the natural environment, providing insights into the development status of regional social and ecological systems. This study utilizes the Coupling Coordination Degree (CCD) method to construct an S-ES coupling model, integrating correlation analysis, geographic detectors, and grey relational analysis to explore the driving factors influencing Social–Ecological Resilience (S-ER) coordination. The research focuses on 25 counties in Shandong Province, situated in the lower Yellow River Basin, over the period from 2000 to 2022. Key findings include (1) significant spatial clustering, with identifiable hotspots and cold spots in S-ER distribution; (2) substantial changes in S-ER CCD around 2010 and 2020; and (3) persistent mismatches between socio-economic development and ecological improvement, presenting a major challenge for enhancing coordination. These insights provide valuable guidance for sustainable development strategies in the lower Yellow River Basin.

Keywords: social–ecological resilience; coupling coordination degree; evolution; driving factor; the lower reaches of the Yellow River (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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