92
J. Zhou and S. Chang
CO
2 (100 million tons)
Fig. 3.18 Impact of carbon prices on CO 2 emissions in Beijing
3.4 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 7
3.4.1 Major Challenges for Beijing’ Low Carbon Actions
1. Growing Resource Constraint Signifies an Inherent Demand for Low Carbon
Development and Energy Conservation to Boost Sustainable Development of
Beijing.
During the 14th five-year Plan period, Beijing will witness rapid economic and
social development, accelerated urbanization, continuous expansion of building
size, and surging traffic volume, prompting a spike in energy demand and a
worsening of energy shortage, as evidenced by over 90% dependence on energy
import and less than 200 cubic meters of per capita water resource in the city, or
1/35 of the world’s average. With the booming urban development, overpopulation and water shortage, Beijing would increasingly fall short of energy demand.
7 Authors of this section: Jian Zhou, Shiyan Chang, A’lun Gu, Lingling Zhou.
J. Zhou and S. Chang
CO
2 (100 million tons)
Fig. 3.18 Impact of carbon prices on CO 2 emissions in Beijing
3.4 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 7
3.4.1 Major Challenges for Beijing’ Low Carbon Actions
1. Growing Resource Constraint Signifies an Inherent Demand for Low Carbon
Development and Energy Conservation to Boost Sustainable Development of
Beijing.
During the 14th five-year Plan period, Beijing will witness rapid economic and
social development, accelerated urbanization, continuous expansion of building
size, and surging traffic volume, prompting a spike in energy demand and a
worsening of energy shortage, as evidenced by over 90% dependence on energy
import and less than 200 cubic meters of per capita water resource in the city, or
1/35 of the world’s average. With the booming urban development, overpopulation and water shortage, Beijing would increasingly fall short of energy demand.
7 Authors of this section: Jian Zhou, Shiyan Chang, A’lun Gu, Lingling Zhou.