• Research on Risks and Countermeasures of “Cities Besieged by Waste” in China—An Empirical Analysis Based on DIIS

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2023-03-28 Cooperative journals: 《中国科学院院刊》

    Abstract: Nowadays, China’s fast-growing cities are suffering from the problem of “Cities Besieged by Waste”. The true portrayal of China today is people live in cities, while the cities are trapped in waste. China is still in this dilemma that a lot of garbage is difficult to memorial archway, clear, dispose, and manage, although local governments have promulgated corresponding policies in recent years. Tragedies caused by “Cities Besieged by Waste” are still everywhere. The risk situation and countermeasures of “Cities Besieged by Waste” should not be ignored, but should be focused on instead. Based on the DIIS (Data-Information-Intelligence-Solution) framework, this study uses Google Earth and GIS (Geographic Information System) to identify the number, area, and formation of informal landfills in 31 provincial capitals to finally generate the data of the “garbage stock”. Besides, based on the DSR (Driving force-Status-Response) risk assessment model, this study identifies the risk of “Cities Besieged by Waste” of 31 provincial capitals. By analyzing the current situation of risk, identifying the source of risk, and clarifying the mechanism of risk occurrence and development, this study works on providing intellectual contribution for government departments to reduce the risk of “Cities Besieged by Waste”.

  • Exploration of Theory and Practice of Food Education for Poverty Alleviation in New Era—Summary of Pilot Project of Food Education for Poverty Alleviation in Kulun Banner, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, China

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2023-03-28 Cooperative journals: 《中国科学院院刊》

    Abstract: 2020 is the final year to win the battle against poverty and to achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects. China’s poverty alleviation is gradually transforming from a single dimension to multiple dimensions, from achieving phased goals to establishing long-term mechanisms, and from growth led by external driving forces to self-motivated approaches. Integrating the practices and theoretical development of food education at home and abroad, in 2018, the research team of food education of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) took the lead in proposing “food education for poverty alleviation”. This model is consistent with major strategic goals such as Healthy China, Rural Revitalization, and Sustainable Development Goals, all of which can be effectively connected. Following the principle of “investigation first, scientific guidance, and practical exploration”, the research team of food education of CAS carries out the pilot work of food education for poverty alleviation in Kulun. The team explores practical applications on the basis of theories of food education for poverty alleviation while building a government-led, multi-agent, replicable, and extendable model. It can effectively improve the existing system of poverty alleviation and further consolidate the results of poverty alleviation. Faced with new problems and challenges in the new era, food education for poverty alleviation should gradually build a long-term mechanism with multi-participants. On the basis of the pilot work, we should continuously summarize the experience, improve the existing system, and gradually apply it to other areas.