A Review of the Synergistic Mechanism between Green Low-Carbon City Construction and Industrial Structure Adjustment

Abstract

With the intensification of global warming challenges, people have begun to pay attention to how to build low-carbon cities and the adjustment and transformation of industrial structures. However, existing research lacks systematic analysis of the synergistic mechanisms between these two aspects. This study conducts a systematic analysis through a policy-technology-society tri-dimensional framework, examining the coordination between policy and innovation, the synergy between cities and industries, and drawing on global experiences to focus on the gradual transition pathways of industrial transformation in developing countries. This study provides a theoretical basis for low-carbon city construction and industrial restructuring. Building low-carbon cities requires systematic coupling of policy guidance, technological innovation, and social participation. Policies serve as the fundamental guarantee, requiring strengthened institutional frameworks and market incentives. Technological synergy acts as the core driver, demanding breakthroughs in cost reduction and high-carbon effect mitigation. Social collaboration forms the implementation foundation, needing enhanced public participation and equitable transition mechanisms. Future research could compare capacity, efficiency, and cost changes during the transition from traditional chemical industries to new energy sectors, identifying renewable energy types with minimal production losses.