Carter, Neil; Mol, Arthur P.J.

This is the first examination of how China is currently dealing with environmental problems and challenges, and of its successes, failures and dilemmas. It shows how environmental policy, politics and governance are core issues posed by China's accelerated economic development.

1. Introduction: Environmental Governance in Transitional China 2. Economic Growth and Environmental Protection 3. Environmental Policy-Making Processes in China 4. Environmental Law Compliance in China 5. Urban Infrastructures: Water 6. Industrial Growth and Environmental Restructuring in China 7. Participation, Civil Society and NGOs 8. Energy Policy in China 9. Biotechnology Policy and Biosafety Politics in China 10. Epilogue