Coupling and Coordination Relationship Between Carbon Emissions from Land Use and High-Quality Economic Development in Inner Mongolia, China

Min Gao, Zhifeng Shao, Lei Zhang, Zhi Qiao, Yongkui Yang () and Lin Zhao ()
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Min Gao: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
Zhifeng Shao: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
Lei Zhang: School of Architecture, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Zhi Qiao: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
Yongkui Yang: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
Lin Zhao: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-26

Abstract: Taking Inner Mongolia as a case, this study systematically analyzes the coupling and coordination relationship between carbon emissions from land use (CELU) and high-quality economic development (HQED). The aim is to provide empirical support and policy inspiration for archiving the “dual carbon” goal and HQED strategy in border areas. Panel data from 12 cities in Inner Mongolia from 2000 to 2020 were selected. We established an evaluation index system for CELU and HQED using the entropy-weight TOPSIS method and scientifically evaluated the level of HQED. We applied exploratory spatial data analysis, topic decoupling, coupling coordination degree (CCD), and geographic detector models to comprehensively analyze the coupling coordination status and spatial heterogeneity of CELU and HQED. The driving factors affecting CCD were explored in detail. Although the total CELU in Inner Mongolia has increased, its growth rate has slowed significantly. The CCD of CELU and HQED was low, and an obvious spatial disequilibrium was observed. Seven key factors, including land-use structure, efficiency, and energy intensity, have significant driving effects on the CCD. To support supply-side structural reform, promote HQED, and achieve emission reduction and green development goals, we offer a series of policy recommendations: promote the transformation of resource-based cities, optimize the energy structure, promote industrial structure upgrading, strengthen scientific and technological innovation and green technology applications, and improve regional cooperation and policy coordination. This study reveals the internal relationship between CELU and HQED and provides practical and instructive countermeasures and suggestions for the sustainable development of border areas, such as Inner Mongolia, which have important reference value for promoting the green transformation of regional economies and achieving the “dual carbon” goal.

Keywords: carbon emissions from land use; high-quality economic development; coupling coordination degree; geographic detector model; exploratory spatial data analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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