AUTHOR=Zhu Hongtao , Zhu Yue , Hu Bo , Qiao Yongfeng , Liu Luxia 

TITLE=Study on the coupling role and forecasting of energy-economy-environment triple system based on system dynamics approach, taking Inner Mongolia autonomous region as an example

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Environmental Science

VOLUME=Volume 12 - 2024

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1494691

DOI=10.3389/fenvs.2024.1494691

ISSN=2296-665X

ABSTRACT=The sustainable development of Inner Mongolia, particularly the coordinated development of energy, economy, and environment, plays a crucial role in shaping energy strategies and environmental protection policies for both Inner Mongolia and China. Based on this, the study focuses on the energy-economy-environment coupling in Inner Mongolia, employing system dynamics for multi-scenario simulations. The findings reveal: (1) the overall coupling coordination degree is improving, with the energy-environment friendly scenario yielding the best results; (2) industrial pollution and energy consumption are significant factors influencing coupling coordination; (3) addressing energy consumption and achieving carbon neutrality are long-term challenges for Inner Mongolia’s sustainable development. Therefore, Inner Mongolia should optimize its industrial structure, promote high-tech and low-carbon industries, improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, and strengthen pollution control and carbon emission management to achieve sustainable development across its economy, energy, and environment.