From livelihood strategies to green actions:A study on the relationship between farmers'environmental awareness and pro-environmental sustainable behaviors in the Huaibei Plain  

作　　者：GUAN Hai-bo HAN Xin-sheng SONG Ru-tao ZHANG Li-qun MEI Xiang ZHANG Shang-jia HAO Han-bing YANG Zheng YANG Xiao-man LIU Ling-e 

机构地区：[1]College of Resources and Environmental Economics,Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics,Huhhot 010070,CHINA [2]Resource Utilization and Environmental Protection Coordinated Development Academician Expert Work-station in the North of China,Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics,Hohhot 010070,CHINA [3]Graduate School of Science and Technology,University of Tsukuba,Tsukuba 305-0006,JAPAN

出　　处：《Ecological Economy》2024年第4期319-332,共14页生态经济（英文版）

基　　金：supported by the Inner Mongolia Education Department's Research Project(Grand No.STAQZX202307);the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Directly affiliated Universities Basic Scientific Research Project(Grand No.NCYWZ22005);the Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics Five Major Tasks Research Project(Grand No.NCXWD2409).

摘　　要：In order to explore the impact of changes in rural livelihoods in China on the environmental awareness and behavior of farmers,with the Huaibei Plain as an example,309 farmer households in Lingbi County in Huaibei Plain were surveyed.The variance analysis was used to determine the differences in environmental perceptions and pro-environmental behavior of farmers with different livelihoods.Structural equation models were used to analyze the relationships between livelihood type and environmental perception and behavior.The results show:(1)As the level of non-agricultural activities engaged in by farmers increases,their environmental perceptions shift,evidenced by a rise in both the Environmental Concern Index(ECI)and the Awareness of Pollution Hazards Index(APHI).However,there is a corresponding decrease in their Perception of Changes within the Agroecosystem(PCAE).(2)APHI caused by automobiles,pesticides,and fertilizers varies significantly among groups with different livelihood strategies(p<0.05).(3)Pro-environmental behavior(PEB),particularly in the realms of green consumption and waste management,correlates with the level of non-agriculturalization.Significant variations in these behaviors are observed among farmers with different livelihood strategies(p<0.05).(4)The livelihood strategies have significant direct impact on farmers’environmental perceptions(path coefficient 0.923 p<0.001)and a significant indirect impact on farmers’PEB(path coefficient 0.913 p<0.001).Thus,as farmers shift away from agriculture,their environmental perceptions and behaviors are changing.Diversifying livelihoods reduces dependence on natural resources and increases access to environmental knowledge.This diversification fosters greater awareness of environmental issues and a willingness of farmers to adopt environmentally friendly practices,positively impacting rural environment.Thus,by promoting diversified livelihoods,it is possible to create a powerful strategy for rural environmental governance.

关 键 词：livelihood strategy environmental perception environmental behavior the farmers Huaibei Plain 

分 类 号：X322[环境科学与工程—环境工程] F323.6[经济管理—产业经济]