Carbon Trading in China Environmental Discourse and Politics [Hardcover]

This book explores the political aspects of China's climate change policy, focusing on the newly established carbon markets and carbon trading schemes. Lo makes a case for understanding the policy change in terms of discourse and in relation to narratives of national power and development.

This book explores the political aspects of China's climate change policy, focusing on the newly established carbon markets and carbon trading schemes. Lo makes a case for understanding the policy change in terms of discourse and in relation to narratives of national power and development.

1.New Episode
2.Political Economy of Carbon Trading
3.Political and Policy Background
4.Who is leading? State or finance?
5.Policy Change, Discourse, and Storyline
6.The Discourse of State Power, Sovereignty, and Carbon
7.Historical Parallels, Recurring Storylines
8.The End of History?

A masterful account of how and why carbon trading has come to the forefront in China. This book is packed with insights into Chinese climate policy and Chinese government in general, showing how climate policy is inextricably linked to a discourse of nationalism and state-led development.'  John S. Dryzek, Centenary Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, University of Canberra, Australia

'Alex Lo's new book is a timely and much needed contribution to the field of climate change mitigation policy. As the top ranked carbon polluting nation, the world's second largest economy and a developing economy working hard to eliminate the scourge of poverty, China's adoption of carbon trading as a mitigation policy instrument is of historic significance. Dr Lo's expert analysis of the economic dimension of China's carbon trading policies is enriched by a persuasive and critical analysis of its history and geopolitical roles.'  Brenl3c