The socio-ecological fix by multi-scalar states

The development of 'Greenways of Paradise' in Chengdu

Datos Bibliográficos

ID5719544
AutoresFangzhu Zhang (0000-0002-8975-5324, University College London, autor de correspondencia), Fulong Wu (0000-0003-4938-6066, University College London), Yishan Lin (0000-0001-6589-4365)
Año2022
Volumen98
Páginas102736
Fecha de publicación2022-10-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaPolitical Geography (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0962-6298 • E-ISSN: 1873-5096
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.polgeo.2022.102736
OpenAlexW4293403518
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas30
Referencias citadas51

This paper examines the recent green turn in China by investigating a large-scale urban greenway project. Using the perspective of the socio-ecological fix, we demonstrate that multi-scalar states strive to upgrade environmental quality. Specifically, the local state seizes the opportunity for ‘ecological civilisation’ envisioned by the central state to carry out green infrastructure development. We reveal complex motivations to incorporate ecological changes into entrepreneurial urban governance instead of encroaching greenspace for economic growth. Our state-centred analysis reveals that such an environmental strategy, the making of Chinese green urbanism, is promoted like a political mission, despite its operation by the development corporation. We argue that, while the socio-ecological fix facilitates capital accumulation, its deployment must be understood through state politics and actors

Art history · Biology · Environmental ethics · Geography · Paradise · History · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Philosophy · Ecology