Driving forces behind the construction of an eco- compensation mechanism for wetlands in China

This research revealed important driving forces behind the construction of an eco-compensation mechan- ism for wetlands （DFEMW） in China. Using China＇s provincial panel data from 1978 to 2008, a fixed-effects model was used to analyze the impacts of agricultural production systems on wetlands. We id...

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Published in:Frontiers of earth science 2016-09, Vol.10 (3), p.487-497
Main Author: WANG, Changhai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
China
Conservation laws
driving forces
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
eco-compensation
Environmental policy
Land degradation
Research Article
socio-economic factors
Wetlands
中国
保护措施
农业生产系统
机制建设
湿地资源
湿地退化
生态补偿机制
驱动力
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Summary:This research revealed important driving forces behind the construction of an eco-compensation mechan- ism for wetlands （DFEMW） in China. Using China＇s provincial panel data from 1978 to 2008, a fixed-effects model was used to analyze the impacts of agricultural production systems on wetlands. We identified three DFEMW as follows： the change of wetland resources and protection measures in China; declaration and implementation of the provincial Wetland Protection Ordinance; and wetland degradation by agricultural production systems, which necessitated the establishment of a wetland eco-compensation mechanism. In addition to the DFEMW, a significant positive correlation between wetland area and both rural population and gross agricultural production was identified, in addition to a negative correlation with chemical fertilizer usage, reser- voir storage capacity, and irrigation area, The underlying reasons for the serious degradation and inadequate protection of wetlands were market failure and government failure; these were the driving forces behind the need to establish a wetland eco-compensation mechanism. From a governmental perspective, it has been difficult to rectify market failures in resource distribution and thus to prevent wetland degradation. Factors include conflicts of interest, lack of investment, effective special laws, a simple means to protect wetlands, and a multidisciplinary management system. Therefore, the key factor is the coordination of interest relationships between those who utilize wetlands and those who seek to minimize wetland degradation and effectively protect wetlands.
ISSN:2095-0195
2095-0209
DOI:10.1007/s11707-016-0563-6