The Basic Idea and Key Elements of China's National Sustainable Communities (CNSCs)

Abstract:

China has grown rapidly since 1978, when it began to reform. However, the conflicts between the fast economic social development and pressure of the resources and environment are increasingly outstanding, which restrict regional social and economic sustainable development. Experience shows that China's National Sustainable Communities (CNSCs) since 1986 were the important carrier to carry out the sustainable development strategy and promote the coordinative development of economy, society, resources and environment. Based on the requirements and new trends of CNSCs, the basic idea for construction and development of current CNSCs was built, and the key elements and links were discussed, which guide proper planning to different types of CNSC construction.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 962-965)
• Pages: 2493-2498
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.962-965.2493
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Chao Feng Shao*, Yang Guan, Mei Ting Ju
• Keywords: China’s National Sustainable Communities, Planning, Resources Carrying Capacity, Sustainable Development

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