Recalculation of Agricultural Carbon Emissions of Chongqing in China under the Background of Rural Revitalization: Characteristic Analysis, Formation Mechanism, and Economic Correlation

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
Y. Y. Hong 1
Y. Q. Cao 2
X. Qiu 3
J. X. Chen 4
1 Department of Economics，Fuling District Administration Institute of Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
2 School of Public Policy and Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
3 Lychee tax Office, State Administration of Taxation Fuling District Tax Bureau of Chongqing Municipality, Chongqing, China.
4 School of Medical Business, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.
10.22034/JAST.26.3.537
Abstract
Scientific measurement of Agricultural Carbon Emissions (ACE) and its formation mechanism is of great significance for the effective formulation of high-quality agricultural development strategies. Therefore, the objectives were to study the characteristics of ACE, its formation mechanism, and its economic relevance in Chongqing by adopting the IPCC and 1997-2019 data, and with LMDI index and Decoupling index. The empirical analysis shows that the total ACE presents an M-shaped trend of "rising-steady fluctuation-falling". Energy structure, energy intensity, and population size have a negative driving effect on ACE, but economic activity is the main factor. The decoupling elasticity characteristics of ACE and economic growth are mainly weak decoupling and strong decoupling, of which the relationship is significantly coordinate. Therefore, to consolidate and enhance the goal of ACE reduction, it is necessary to strengthen the research and development of agricultural low-carbon production technology and promotion. We will continue to deepen supply-side structural reform in agriculture. We will improve the ecological environment in agriculture and rural areas.

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Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 26, Issue 3
May and June 2024
Pages 537-552