Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development
The Yangtze River Delta (YRD), a major economic hub in China, faces challenges in balancing water resources, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. This study evaluates the coupling coordination of these systems in the YRD from 2016 to 2023 using a coupling coordination model and a center o...
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| description | The Yangtze River Delta (YRD), a major economic hub in China, faces challenges in balancing water resources, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. This study evaluates the coupling coordination of these systems in the YRD from 2016 to 2023 using a coupling coordination model and a center of gravity evolution model. Development indices across water, economic, and ecological dimensions were quantified through an entropy-weighted indicator system. The results show an overall improvement in coordination, with Jiangsu achieving the highest levels, while Shanghai and Anhui require further improvement. This study offers insights for policymakers to address regional disparities and promote sustainable development through customized management strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5dcf51de1d4c4f2183058eff009c55e92025-08-20T02:32:04ZengElsevierDesalination and Water Treatment1944-39862025-04-0132210111410.1016/j.dwt.2025.101114Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable developmentYali Wang0Ying Zhang1Jie Dai2Yizhong Lin3College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Vocational University of Industry Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, ChinaSchool of Electronic and Information Engineering (SEIE), Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai 519041, Guangdong, China; School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, China; Corresponding author at: School of Electronic and Information Engineering (SEIE), Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai 519041, Guangdong, China.College of Business, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaCollege of Business, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaThe Yangtze River Delta (YRD), a major economic hub in China, faces challenges in balancing water resources, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. This study evaluates the coupling coordination of these systems in the YRD from 2016 to 2023 using a coupling coordination model and a center of gravity evolution model. Development indices across water, economic, and ecological dimensions were quantified through an entropy-weighted indicator system. The results show an overall improvement in coordination, with Jiangsu achieving the highest levels, while Shanghai and Anhui require further improvement. This study offers insights for policymakers to address regional disparities and promote sustainable development through customized management strategies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625001304Coupling coordinationWater resources managementSocio-economic developmentEcological sustainabilityYangtze River Delta |
| spellingShingle | Yali Wang Ying Zhang Jie Dai Yizhong Lin Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development Desalination and Water Treatment Coupling coordination Water resources management Socio-economic development Ecological sustainability Yangtze River Delta |
| title | Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development |
| title_full | Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development |
| title_fullStr | Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development |
| title_full_unstemmed | Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development |
| title_short | Regional coupling coordination of water resources, economy, and ecology in the Yangtze River Delta: Insights for sustainable development |
| title_sort | regional coupling coordination of water resources economy and ecology in the yangtze river delta insights for sustainable development |
| topic | Coupling coordination Water resources management Socio-economic development Ecological sustainability Yangtze River Delta |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625001304 |
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