StructuralTransformation and Optimal Configuration:The Functional Logic of China's Environmental Governance Reform
Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC,China has made significant achievements in ecological environmental protection,underpinned by the driving force of the environmental governance reform.While existing studies often examine the institutional design logic of these reforms from perspectives such as market transition and social governance,this paper focuses on how the transformation of government functions drives the environmental governance reform.Based on the analytical framework of"structure of government duties-approach to fulfilling government duties",it refines the functional logic into two main lines:structural transformation and optimal configuration.On one hand,environmental protection responsibilities have evolved into a distinct,prominent function of the government,with content expanding in richness.On the other hand,responsibility bearers have become increasingly clear,enforcement tools more sophisticated,and the effectiveness of fulfilling responsibilities has seen comprehensive enhancement.Along this reform path,ecological and environmental protection has emerged as a collaborative endeavor involving the party and government,markets,and society,all acting concertedly.As the ecological civilization construction enters the stage of focusing on carbon reduction,the functional logic will play a more important role.The coordination between different types of responsibilities,as well as the division of environmental protection responsibility among different government departments,will affect the improvement of the environmental governance system and the enhancement of governance capabilities.
Transformation of Government FunctionsEnvironmental GovernanceCarbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralityStructure of Government ResponsibilitiesApproach to Fulfilling Duties
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