Study on the Implementation of Low-Carbon Policies in Macao

As a special administrative region of China, Macau, despite its small size and
limited resources, has been actively promoting low-carbon development to address
the global climate change challenge. In recent years, Macao has provided important
support for achieving the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality by formulating
a series of policies, such as energy management, promotion of green buildings and
optimization of waste treatment. However, despite the clarity of the policy framework,
its actual implementation and effectiveness still need to be systematically reviewed.
This study uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods,
interviews and questionnaires to gain an in-depth understanding of the social
acceptance and public participation of policies, and quantitative data to analyze the
implementation effects of policies, with a view to revealing the advantages and
disadvantages of low-carbon policies in Macao.
The research results will systematically evaluate the effectiveness of low-carbon
policies in Macao from multiple levels. On the one hand, quantitative data will
provide a clear empirical basis for the progress of low-carbon policies; On the other
hand, qualitative research will reveal key social and technological barriers to policy
implementation, helping to understand the impact of public attitudes and behaviour on
policy effectiveness. These results can not only provide reference for Macao's future
low-carbon policy adjustment, but also provide experience for other similar cities to
cope with similar challenges in low-carbon development.
The importance of this study lies in its dual contribution to academia and
practice. At the academic level, this study has enriched the theoretical research on
low-carbon city development, especially the special challenges of carbon emission
reduction in resource-limited cities. At the practical level, the results of this study can
directly provide policy makers with specific suggestions for improving low-carbon
policies, such as resource allocation, technology introduction and public awareness.
Through these analyses, the study hopes to provide a practical roadmap for Macao to
achieve its goal of carbon neutrality, as well as a valuable reference for the
low-carbon development of similar cities around the world.