Green behavior towards low-carbon society: Theory, measurement and action

Abstract

Humanity urgently needs new ways of economic growth to strike a sustainable balance between economic development and resource conservation/environmental protection. Green growth, as a new growth mode of for economic development while preventing environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity, has been recognized by the international community as an important means for solving the environmental crisis due to unsustainable development. The theme of this special volume is green low-carbon behavior (GLCB), which involves theories, models, simulations, empirical studies and other related researches on GLCB in the field of production and consumption. Five themes are included in this special volume: (1) Endophytic dynamics and growth theory driven by green low-carbon behaviors; (2) Rational choice, preference, and utility of green low-carbon behaviors; (3) Sustainable development ability under green low-carbon behaviors; (4) Action and market influence under green low-carbon behaviors; (5) Carbon footprint and activities that affect low-carbon behaviors. This special volume included 49 high-quality papers with regards to theory, measurement and action in green behaviors towards low-carbon society. Some of these papers also discuss concepts, principles, theories, innovative assessment models, successful experiences, barriers to and enablers of green behaviors, which can provide a solid foundation and new inspiration to catalyze or promote a green and low-carbon society with emphasis on ecological health and sustainable development.