Realizing green revitalization: Exploring the path to building a “carbon neutral village” in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

This study aims to explore the construction pathways for achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the agricultural and rural sectors of the Yangtze River Economic Belt under the dual carbon goals, providing insights for green development in other regions. Through literature analysis and case studies, the study examines the current challenges faced by the agricultural and rural areas in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, including the high proportion of high-emission fuels and the low utilization rate of clean energy. The study proposes that, following the overall approach of “carbon source reduction and carbon sink enhancement,” the Yangtze River Economic Belt should focus on promoting a “Two Reductions + Two Increases + N Measures” model to construct carbon-neutral homes, fields, parks, and forests—creating an integrated rural carbon-neutral landscape. These explorations hold significant implications for advancing global climate governance and fostering rural revitalization.

本研究旨在深入探讨长江经济带在双碳目标下推动农业农村领域碳达峰碳中和的建设路径，并为其他区域的绿色发展提供借鉴。通过文献分析和案例研究，结合对长江经济带农业农村现状的详细解析，揭示了该区域在高排放燃料占比高、清洁能源使用率低等问题上的挑战。研究提出，在“碳源减排、碳汇增量”的总体思路下，长江经济带应重点推进“两减+两增+N 举措”的建设模式，构建碳中和家园、碳中和田园、碳中和公园、碳中和林地“三园一地”的全域乡村碳中和场景。同时，研究强调，通过探索有效融合、提高价值增量的创新路径，协同顶层政策、资金统筹、产业融合的多渠道耦合，是实现碳中和目标和乡村振兴的关键。这些探索对于提升全球气候治理水平和实现乡村振兴具有重要意义。