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Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science

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Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.05.026

Legislative Coordination in Regional Environmental Governance and Pathways to Implementation

Ying Zhong, Daigui Shang*

Law School, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412000, Hunan, China.

*Corresponding author: Daigui Shang

Published: June 10,2025

Abstract

Amid the escalating global environmental crisis and the paradigm shift toward ecological civilization, legislative coordination in regional environmental governance has emerged as a pivotal strategy for safeguarding ecological security and advancing sustainable development. This study systematically examines and summarizes China’s rich practices in regional environmental governance legislative coordination, elucidating its diversified practical forms and deepened coordination mechanisms. By critically analyzing the operational challenges—including interest coordination dilemmas, institutional fragmentation, and information-sharing barriers—this research provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities inherent in cross-jurisdictional environmental governance. Drawing on domestic and international advanced experiences and theoretical frameworks, the paper proposes actionable pathways to optimize legislative coordination. These include refining collaborative mechanisms, strengthening intergovernmental information-sharing platforms, and fostering win-win interest reconciliation strategies. The findings aim to offer robust theoretical and practical guidance for the future evolution of regional environmental governance in China, while contributing Chinese insights and solutions to the global discourse on sustainable environmental stewardship.

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How to cite this paper

Legislative Coordination in Regional Environmental Governance and Pathways to Implementation

How to cite this paper: Ying Zhong, Daigui Shang. (2025) Legislative Coordination in Regional Environmental Governance and Pathways to Implementation. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science9(5), 1021-1026.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.05.026