Study on the Multi-dimensional Impact of Rural Industrial Integration on Ecological Environment——Taking the Yangtze River Economic Belt as an Example
Studying the multi dimensional impacts of rural industrial integration on rural ecological environments is conducive to exploring more environmentally friendly and sustainable models of rural industrial integration.This research provides strong support for achieving green development in rural economies,protecting and improving rural ecological environments,and promoting the sustainable development of rural economies.Based on an analysis of the multi dimensional mechanisms of rural industrial integration's effects on the ecological environment,this study takes the Yangtze River Economic Belt as a case,utilizing panel data from 11 provinces(cities)in the Yangtze River Economic Belt from 2006 to 2020.The entropy weight method is employed to measure the levels of rural industrial integration and rural ecological environments.The study empirically examines the direct effects of rural industrial integration and its different models on rural ecological environments,as well as the moderating and mediating effects of human capital,urbanization,and rural economic growth.The research findings indicate that from 2006 to 2020,the levels of rural industrial integration and rural ecological environments in the entire Yangtze River Economic Belt showed a steady growth trend.Rural industrial integration and its different models have generally had a positive impact on rural ecological environments.Human capital positively moderates the impact of rural industrial integration on rural ecological environments,while urbanization negatively moderates it.Moreover,rural economic growth plays a mediating role between rural industrial integration and rural ecological environments.Therefore,promoting the ecological transformation of rural industrial integration,focusing on cultivating local talent,promoting green urbanization,and strengthening the empowerment of digital technology for new growth points in the rural economy can enhance the positive effects of rural industrial integration on rural ecological environments.
rural industrial integrationrural ecological environmentYangtze River Economic Belt