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CPEC and eco civilization in SDGs

Table 9. (Continued)
Statements Impact % by category Consensus Stability of
No Low Some High Much achieved elements
impact impact impact impact impact
Category 7: Change in development mode
The change in development mode is the need for time to make sustainable progress and regular environmental patterns in
CPEC.
Demonstrating sustainability in - 9.2 18.3 54.6 18.3 No Moderate
its broadest sense to promote stability (0.56)
development mode while focusing on
the quality of life and the relationship
between means and purpose
Ingenious contributions toward - - 18.3 45.6 36.5 yes Almost perfect
environmental developments, stability (0.85)
forestation more ecological zones
Category 8: Environmental and social risks
How the pollution factor can be controlled in the construction and roadmaps in the CPEC project?
Focusing on the substantial increase of - - 9.2 63.7 27.4 Yes Almost perfect
dust and airborne diseases due to the stability (0.80)
construction of industrial zones and
the enhancement of volatile organic
compounds in air.
Establishment of major functional - - 18.3 72.8 9.2 Yes Substantial
zones, promoting technological stability (0.76)
innovations, and regulating human
interferences with nature
Category 9: Water eco-civilization
In what ways, the water eco-civilization in CPEC can be effective and sustainable?
Constructing new and alternative water - - 45.6 45.6 9.2 No Almost perfect
resources and desalination plants stability (0.84)
Providing water resources carrying - 9.2 36.5 18.3 36.5 No Almost perfect
capacity by strict water resources stability (0.87)
management system and quality
monitoring
Abbreviation: CPEC: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.

5.1.1. First main identified factor of the study: Ecological technology to create a framework for sustainable
civilization as a Chinese concept for green development governance. An expert in the study remarked, “The
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The foremost theme identified in this study is the success of ecological governance in CPEC will depend
foundational Chinese concept of ecological civilization, on establishing clear accountability mechanisms for
which underscores the harmonious coexistence of industries and local governments, supported by strong
humans and nature. This harmony, deeply rooted in legal frameworks.” This observation highlights the
China’s sociocultural and philosophical traditions, is indispensable role of robust policy enforcement in
critical for sustainable development. An academic fostering sustainable development.
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scholar, from the panel of experts, commented, “What China’s progressive development of environmental
sets China’s model apart is its ability to scale green laws reflects its struggle to balance industrialization
development practices, combining technological with ecological preservation. The study underscores
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innovation with traditional ecological wisdom to that the philosophical ethos of ecological civilization
create a sustainable blueprint for developing nations.” aligns directly with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG
Ecological civilization integrates thought, order, and 15 (Life on Land), emphasizing legal and regulatory

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