Improving the "Dual Carbon" Issues Based on the Theory of "Degrowth Eco-Socialism"

Abstract

By 2025, China has achieved its initial "dual carbon" goals. However, due to differences in local understanding of policies and constraints of regional economic conditions, the effectiveness of achieving "dual carbon" goals is not comprehensive in some areas. Some regions still rely heavily on traditional fossil energy, while others face problems such as insufficient capital investment, inadequate policy implementation, and imperfect market incentive mechanisms. These issues will directly affect the progress and effectiveness of achieving the overall "dual carbon" goals. Therefore, this study adopts the literature research method. Through the interpretation of relevant literature, it aims to empower the better achievement of "dual carbon" goals with the theory of "degrowth eco-socialism". Research shows that the theory of degrowth eco-socialism is consistent with the direction, implementation paths, and goals of The Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Fully, Accurately and Comprehensively Implementing the New Development Concept and Doing a Good Job in Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Work (hereinafter referred to as The Opinions). Thus, in the process of realizing the goals of The Opinions, Kozo Saito’s theory of "degrowth eco-socialism" can be effectively learned from and integrated, thereby providing new ideas and directions for the better achievement of the "dual carbon" goals.