Development of a non-deterministic fractional low-carbon transition programming method associated with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) assessment--application to Shanxi Province, China
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Abstract
Low-carbon transition could exert far-reaching effects on achievement of regional Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Herein, a non-deterministic fractional low-carbon transition programming method (FLCT) associated with an optimization-driven SDGs assessment approach (OSDG) was developed, and applied to Shanxi Province, China. We found that regions heavily dependent on fossil energy could achieve its SDGs progress when promoting low-carbon transition, and identified the suitable transition pathway. Our results demonstrated whether SDGs performance could be advanced will be determined by substitute of renewable-dominated power structure for fossil-dominated one. In Shanxi Province, renewable power is expected to account for 60 % of total power generation as the largest energy source during 2026–2040. Specifically, wind power would contribute approximately 50 %. Our research is expected to help provide improved insights into low-carbon transition pathways in Energy-Water-Carbon (EWC) nexus system and contribute to bridging the gaps between low-carbon transition and UN's SDGs.
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The Journal of Cleaner Production is an international, transdisciplinary journal that addresses and discusses theoretical and practical Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability issues. It aims to help societies become more sustainable by focusing on the concept of 'Cleaner Production', which aims at preventing waste production and increasing efficiencies in energy, water, resources, and human capital use. The journal serves as a platform for corporations, governments, education institutions, regions, and societies to engage in discussions and research related to Cleaner Production, environmental, and sustainability practices.