Research on the Coupling and Coordinated Development of Urbanization and Ecological Environment in Jiangsu Province—From the Perspective of Inclusive Growth
The coupling and coordination between urbanization and ecological environment not only helps to optimize urban development strategies,but also provides scientific basis for policy-making,ensuring the achievement of the dual goals of economic growth and ecological security.By analyzing the coupling coordination degree of inclusive growth,urbanization,and ecological environment in 13 prefecture level cities in Jiangsu Province from 2013 to 2022,it was found that the coupling coordination degree in the province increased from 0.449 in 2013 to 0.527 in 2022,indicating a low overall coordination state.The coordination level between the southern and central regions of Jiangsu is higher than the provincial average,and the competition situation between the two regions is more obvious;although the coordination level in northern Jiangsu is lower than the average level,it also shows a positive transition from moderate imbalance to low coordination.In addition,cities have shown varying degrees of progress and challenges in the process of coordinated development.Cities such as Suzhou and Wuxi have performed well,while cities with concentrated extensive industries such as Huai'an and Lianyungang face significant environmental pressure.