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

Isabela de Oliveira Garcia () and Roberto Alexandre Zanchetta Borghi ()

Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, 2024, vol. 44, issue 4, 786-801

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: China; sustainable development; energy mix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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