Nexus Between Emission Reduction Factors and Anthropogenic Carbon Emissions in India

Abstract

Emission reduction and environmental quality improvement have become global priorities to support sustainable growth and mitigate the harmful consequences of global warming and climate change. However, there is limited research employing econometric methodologies to investigate the potential of emission reduction components, particularly in India. Thus, the current research examined the dynamic impacts of economic growth, renewable energy usage, urbanization, industrialization, tourism, agricultural productivity, and forest area on carbon dioxide emissions in India. The Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares method was used to analyze time series data from 1990 to 2020. The empirical results revealed that economic growth, urbanization, industrialization, and tourism all contribute to environmental deterioration by increasing carbon dioxide emissions in India, whereas enhanced renewable energy use, agricultural productivity, and forest area improve the quality of the environment by lessening carbon dioxide emissions. The results provided insights into the possibility of renewable energy utilization, agricultural output, and forest areas to accomplish environmental sustainability in India. This article offers policymakers more reliable and detailed content for designing effective measures focusing on low-carbon economies, promoting renewable energy utilization, sustainable urbanization, green industrialization, eco-friendly tourism, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable forest management in India. Additionally, the findings of the study may guide other developing nations seeking to implement effective sustainability approaches while also increasing climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.