The regional classification of low carbon development and setting the targets of carbon reduction in China

Abstract

The target that reducing by 17% of carbon dioxide emission per GDP is regarded as constraint indicator into our national economic and social development planning during the twelfth five-year demonstrates the responsible attitude to the global climate change. The article establishes the evaluation system of carbon reduction. Adapted to factor analysis and clusting, it reflects the religion difference of carbon reduction potential and makes the relational classification. Setting targets of carbon reduction in different regions provides theory and method supported for regional targets of carbon reduction.