Research on the Coupling and Coordinated Relationship between Economy and Ecological Environment in Qinghai Province
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71222/aeqe3144Keywords:
economic development, ecological environment, regional high-quality development, coupling coordinationAbstract
Qinghai Province, as the source of the Yellow River and a key ecological barrier, has a relatively low economic development level. Promoting high-quality economic growth within ecological limits is essential. Based on 2011-2021 economic and social data, this study constructs an evaluation index system for coordinated economic-ecological development and analyzes its progress. The results show a gradual improvement in coordination, but challenges such as ecological fragility, resource exploitation conflicts, and industrial imbalances persist. The study suggests scientifically informed planning, balancing conservation and development, leveraging resource endowments to foster emerging industries, and building an ecological agro-pastoral economy to drive sustainable growth.
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