Research on the Regional Sustainable Development Based on the Ecological Footprint Theory: A Case of Henan Province

Abstract:

According to the ecological footprint theory and method, we launch to the calculation of the ecological footprint about 18 City of Henan Province in 2010. The result indicates that the regional development in Henan Province is in an unsustainable position. Among them, Pingdingshan and Jiyuan are in a state of strong unsustainable development.The cities of Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Jiaozuo, Sanmenxia, Anyang and Hebi are in a state of unsustainable development. The other 10 cities are in the state of weak unsustainable development.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 361-363)
• Pages: 199-203
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.361-363.199
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Hao Chen, Chao Kui Li, Li Dong Wang
• Keywords: Carrying Capacity, Ecological Footprint Theory, Sustainable Development

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