New book publication "Certifying China"

[Yixian Sun]

Dear colleagues,
(apologies for cross-posting)

Hope this email finds you well. I would like to draw your attention to the recent publication of my book Certifying China: The Rise and Limits of Transnational Sustainability Governance in Emerging Economies (MIT Press, Earth System Governance Series). The book provides a comprehensive study of the growth, potential, and limits of transnational eco-certification in China and discusses the implications of the Chinese case for other emerging economies. Through case studies drawn from extensive fieldwork and mixed methods, I examined the processes by which certification programs originating from the Global North were introduced and gradually gained traction in three of China's agrifood supply chains - seafood, palm oil, and tea. The findings show that the rise of eco-certification in the Chinese market is mainly driven by state actors, including government-sponsored industry associations, who seek benefits of transnational governance for their own development goals. 

For those who are interested, there will be an online book launch on Wednesday 23 Feb 4:30 PM UK time, you can join via the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987292299?pwd=MzdWeTZIdWNRSDNhYWJJcnI3MVpVQT09

To read the book, you can access the open-access e-book on this MIT webpage. If you prefer physical copies you can order at Penguin Random House with 10% discount (code: MIT10). 

Hope the book will be helpful for some of you. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

All the best,

Yixian

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Dr Yixian Sun
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in International Development
Department of Social and Policy Sciences
University of Bath
3 East, Room 418
www.yixiansun.com