Application of Modified Ecological Footprint Model: A Case Study of Tibet, China

Abstract:

To improve the ecological footprint model in aspect of reflecting sustainability of the economic, social and technological, the emergy analysis and socio-economic system development index were introduced into the model. The modified ecological footprint model was applied in the calculation of ecological carrying capacity and ecological footprint in Tibet, China. The ecological carrying capacity/cap is 19.13hm2, and the ecological footprint/cap is 8.96hm2. The result shows that the Tibet region is under the condition of ecological surplus and it is suitable for further programs development to some extent. But the high proportion of energy resources, cement and fertilizer utility should draw attention during the exploitation or construction progress.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 295-298)
• Pages: 987-991
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.295-298.987
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Guan Nan Cui, Xuan Wang
• Keywords: Ecological Carrying Capacity, Ecological Footprint (EF), Emergy Analysis, Socio-Economic System Development Index, Tibet

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