Pub Date : 2023-09-18DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2256716
Mustafa Tevfik Kartal, Derviş Kirikkaleli, Serpil Kılıç Depren
ABSTRACTCountries have been faced with critical environmental problems and tried to take measures to prevent the negative effects on societies. In this context, countries, policymakers, and scholars have considered various factors. However, political stability (PS) has not been a fully recognized point. Therefore, the most recent studies have begun to include PS in empirically analyzing the environment. By considering the contemporary literature regarding factors affecting environmental quality, this research investigates the effect of PS on the environment in the Netherlands, which takes place among the countries that have a high level of PS. In doing this, the study focuses on the effect of PS by considering various controlling factors; utilizes data spanning from 1990/Q1 to 2019/Q4; employs Fourier-based ARDL and TY causality approaches as the base models; and performs the FMOLS approach for robustness. The findings present that (i) PS curbs environmental degradation; (ii) renewable energy declines environmental degradation; (iii) economic growth causes a stimulating in environmental degradation; (iv) globalization is not statistically significant on the environment; (iv) PS, renewable energy, and economic growth have a causal effect on the environmental degradation, whereas globalization does not have; (v) the results are robust based on the alternative approach. Thus, the study proves the highly effective role of PS on the environmental quality in the Netherlands. So, Netherlands policymakers should take PS into account in environmental plans so as not to miss being a carbon-neutral economy target due to the changes in the political environment. Accordingly, various policy options are discussed.KEYWORDS: Political stabilityCO2 emissionsrenewable energyeconomic growthFourier approachesNetherlandsJEL CLASSIFICATION: C32Q56 Highlights Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the Netherlands is investigated.Long-run effect of political stability (PS) is examined.Fourier-based ARDL and TY approaches are used for the period 1990/Q1-2019/Q4.The PS has a significant and causal effect on CO2 emissions in the long-run.The robustness of the Fourier ARDL approach is validated by the FMOLS approach.Acronyms 3SLS=Three-Stage Least SquaresBCFDC=Breitung and Candelon Frequency-Domain CausalityCS-ARDL=Cross-Sectional ARDLCV=Coefficient of VariationDH=Dumitrescu Hurlin CausalityDOLS=Dynamic OLSEF=Ecological FootprintEQ=Environmental QualityFE-OLS=Fixed Effect OLSFADF=Fourier Augmented Dickey-FullerF-ADL=Fourier ADL CointegrationF-ARDL=Fourier ARDLFMOLSFTY=Fully Modified OLSFourier Toda Yamamoto CausalityGC=Granger CausalityGDP=Gross Domestic ProductMENA=Middle East and North AfricaMMQR=Methods of Moments Quantile RegressionNARDLPRSG=Nonlinear ARDLPolitical Risk Services GroupPRI=Political Risk IndexQQ=Quantile-on-Quantile RegressionQRRCEC=Quantile RegressionRegional Comprehensive Economic CooperationRE-OLS=Random Effect OLSTY=Toda Yamamoto CausalityUK=United Kingdom
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Pub Date : 2023-09-18DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2256693
Mustafa Tevfik Kartal, Ugur Korkut Pata, Serpil Kılıç Depren, Sinan Erdogan
ABSTRACTDue to increasing geopolitical tensions and disruption of gas supplies, European countries have been looking for alternatives for electricity generation (EG). As part of this process, one of the most important goals for long-term sustainability is to ensure carbon neutrality. Therefore, this study analyzes time, frequency, and quantile-based impacts of EG from different electricity generation sources (i.e., renewable, nuclear, and fossil fuels) on carbon neutrality, focusing on four leading European countries. The study applies the wavelet transform coherence (WC), quantile-on-quantile regression (QQ), and Granger causality in quantiles (GQ) to high-frequency daily data between January 2, 2019 and March 10, 2023. Results show that (i) there is a strong time and frequency dependence between EG and CO2 emissions across countries, while results vary by EG sources and countries; (ii) renewable EG dampens CO2 emissions. At higher quantiles, a higher share of renewable EG lowers CO2 emissions in Germany and Spain, while they increase in France; (iii) nuclear EG is beneficial only for the United Kingdom. (iv) Fossil EG increases CO2 emissions in all countries. Excessive fossil EG leads to more CO2 emissions at higher quantiles; (v) the impacts of EG on CO2 emissions have a time-, frequency-, quantile-, country-, and EG source-dependent structure. The outcomes of the study demonstrates that the ideal EG source for countries is mainly renewable EG, while in the case of the United Kingdom, nuclear EG could be an alternative for improving the environment while reducing fossil fuels.KEYWORDS: ElectricityCO2 emissionsEuropean Union countriesDisaggregated Analysisnonlinear methodsJEL CLASSIFICATION: C32N50O13 Highlights The study examines impacts of electricity generation (EG) on carbon neutrality.The study focuses on leading four European countries.The study applies nonlinear approaches by using high-frequency daily data.The ideal EG source is generally renewable and partially nuclear.EG has a time, frequency, quantile, and country-varying impact.The results are consistent and robust based on alternative method.Acronyms BDS=Broock, Scheinkman, Dechert, and LeBaronBRICS=Brazil, Russia, India, China, South AfricaCO2=Carbon DioxideEG=Electricity GenerationEU=European UnionGQ=Granger Causality-in-QuantilesGWh=Gigawatt-HourIEA=International Energy AgencyJB=Jarque BeraOECD=Organization for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentQQ=Quantile-on-Quantile RegressionQR=Quantile RegressionSDGs=Sustainable Development GoalsTWh=terawatt-hoursUN=United NationsUSD=United States DollarsWC=Wavelet CoherenceDependent Variable=CO2=Total CO2 EmissionsIndependent Variables=REG=Renewable EGNEG=Nuclear EGFEG=Fossil EGAnalysis Scope=DEU=GermanyESP=SpainFRA=FranceGBR=United KingdomDisclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Authors’ contributionsThe authors have contributed equally to this work. All authors read and approved the final manusc
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Pub Date : 2023-09-15DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2254273
Deepak Kumar Choudhary, Satish Chandra Garkoti
ABSTRACTTranshumant pastoralism guided by traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) helps people in adapting to extreme biophysical conditions and remoteness in the high-altitude region of the western Himalaya. However, the age-old practice is currently under threat due to changes in socioeconomic, policy and environmental conditions, which may lead to erosion of pastoralism-related TEK. This study was undertaken to document traditional knowledge concerning transhumant pastoralism of the Kinnaura community in three high-altitude villages, namely Chhitkul, Rakchham and Batseri in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India, using semi-structured interviews and participant observation methods. A total of 38 key informants were interviewed to elicit information about the contemporary practices and TEK related to transhumant pastoralism. The study found that the transhumant pastoralism is not only intricately linked to sociocultural life but also contribute significantly to the livelihood of Kinnaura community and hired herders. Findings revealed that the pastoralists are the repository of vast knowledge on various aspects of sheep- and goat-based transhumance, viz. herd composition and management, grazing and supplementary feeding and ethnoveterinary practices. It is concluded that the study would help policy decisions for the preservation and protection of transhumant pastoralism-related TEK of the indigenous Kinnaura pastoralists. Further, considering the nexus between TEK and ecosystem services, this study would also contribute in well-being of the human society and resilience of the similar social-ecological systems.KEYWORDS: Kinnauralivestockpasturesethnoveterinary practiceLivelihoodssocial-ecological systems AcknowledgmentsThe authors are grateful to the informants and villagers of the study area for sharing valuable information and support during the field study. We express our deep gratitude to Professor K. G. Saxena and Dr. R. L. Semwal for the suggestions and guidance during the study. Financial assistance from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) to the Task Force entitled “Traditional Knowledge System- Network Programme on Convergence of Traditional Knowledge Systems for Integration to Sustainable Development in the Indian Himalayan Region” vide grant number DST/SPLICE/CCP/NMSHE/TF-5/JNU/2014[G] is thankfully acknowledged. We are thankful to the reviewers and the editor for comments and suggestions for improvement of the manuscript.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Authors’ contributionSCG conceptualized the work, DKC conducted the fieldwork and both the authors analysed, interpreted and wrote the manuscript.Informed consentPrior informed consent was secured from the relevant local authority (District Magistrate, Kinnaur and Shimla) in accordance with National Biological Diversity Act (2002
【摘要】在传统生态知识的指导下，在西喜马拉雅高海拔地区进行的跨牧活动有助于人们适应极端的生物物理条件和偏远的环境。然而，由于社会经济、政策和环境条件的变化，这一古老的做法目前正受到威胁，这可能导致与畜牧业有关的TEK受到侵蚀。本研究采用半结构化访谈和参与式观察的方法，在印度喜马偕尔邦金诺尔地区的三个高海拔村庄，即Chhitkul、Rakchham和Batseri，记录了有关金诺拉社区迁移畜牧业的传统知识。共采访了38名关键信息提供者，以了解与迁移畜牧业有关的当代实践和技术。研究发现，流动畜牧业不仅与社会文化生活有着错综复杂的联系，而且对Kinnaura社区和雇佣牧民的生计做出了重大贡献。调查结果显示，牧民拥有大量关于以绵羊和山羊为基础的跨放牧的各个方面的知识，即牧群组成和管理、放牧和补充喂养以及民族兽医做法。本研究将有助于Kinnaura土著牧民与迁移畜牧业相关的TEK的保存和保护政策的制定。此外，考虑到TEK与生态系统服务之间的联系，该研究也将有助于人类社会福祉和类似社会生态系统的恢复力。关键词:野生牲畜、牧场、民族兽医实践、生计、社会生态系统致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢致谢我们非常感谢K. G. Saxena教授和R. L. Semwal博士在研究过程中给予我们的建议和指导。感谢印度政府科技部根据维持喜马拉雅生态系统国家使命(NMSHE)向“传统知识系统——印度喜马拉雅地区传统知识系统融合促进可持续发展网络计划”工作组提供的财政援助(编号DST/SPLICE/CCP/NMSHE/TF-5/JNU/2014)。感谢审稿人和编辑对本文提出的改进意见和建议。披露声明作者未报告潜在的利益冲突。scg构思了工作，DKC进行了实地调查，两位作者都分析、解释和撰写了手稿。知情同意根据《国家生物多样性法》(2002年)和《规则》(2004年)，事先获得了相关地方当局(金纳尔和西姆拉地区治安官)的知情同意。此外，所有举报人都口头同意他们提供的信息仅用于学术目的。本研究得到了印度政府科学技术部的支持。
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Pub Date : 2023-05-09DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2208547
Zhaowen Liu, Daan Schraven, Mart‐Jan de Jong, M. Hertogh
ABSTRACT Realizing a circular economy (CE) has been widely recognized by practitioners and researchers as the key to the transition toward sustainability. Thus far the academic emphasis has been predominantly on economic and environmental aspects. However, the development and implementation of CE initiatives actually rely on extensive collaboration at the societal level. Hence, an understanding of how a more inclusive society can strengthen the transition is warranted. By systematically and critically reviewing the related academic literature, the results of this paper show that sensitivity to inclusion aspects is crucial to alleviate the transitional burdens on society. Seven main aspects were discerned on inclusion: (1) informal waste pickers, (2) e-waste and health risks, (3) accessibility of services/materials/facilities, (4) consumer behavior, (5) corporate and institutional involvement, (6) technology application, and (7) governance measures. Following these insights, a strong sustainability perspective and agenda on the CE transition are proposed by identifying key actors and structuring their interrelationships as an inclusive system.
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Pub Date : 2023-05-05DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2209871
Lingyu Liu, Longyu Shi, Dingkai Chen, Jie Wu, Fengmei Yang, Meng Yang, Yang Zhao, Xiaofei Ma
ABSTRACT Ecological infrastructure (EI) is an essential urban infrastructure that is not only related to ecological resilience but the human needed ecosystem services. However, most studies overlook EI’s multi-functional benefits, especially the importance of residents’ satisfaction. As a typical nature-based solutions (NbS) through ecological engineering, EI construction should abide by the laws of nature and consider the requirements of human well-being. Based on the theory of landsenses ecology (LE), this study proposes a framework, including construction ideas, approaches, principles, and construction flow, to guide the whole process of EI construction, meeting natural and human needs. Moreover, a practice including EI facilities and an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system construction has been taken in Sangdong, Huizhou, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), China. The practice study indicates that the proposed framework of EI construction can successfully restore the regional ecological environment quality and play a significant role in restoring the black-odorous waterbodies to their original ecological vitality. Secondly, using social surveys to thoroughly analyze residents’ physical, psychological, and cultural perceptions and integrating their visions into the EI design scheme can improve residents’ satisfaction and support human well-being. Besides, IoT technology is helpful for digital EI supervision, dealing with real-time, online, and quantitative benefit evaluation and management. This paper focuses on practical exploration and experience sharing of how EI construction meets natural and human needs, aiming at providing experience and ideas for adequate urban ecological infrastructure (UEI) construction to support human and nature development hand in hand.
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Pub Date : 2023-05-02DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2205831
Ralph Hansmann, C. Binder
ABSTRACT Peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing may foster sustainability synergistically by saving resources, reducing costs and promoting satisfaction of consumer needs and social connectivity. A survey of Swiss and Swedish consumers (N = 1522) was conducted to analyze drivers and barriers for P2P sharing of household products as taker and/or provider in a complementary way referring to social exchange theory. More than two-thirds (69.1%) of the participants took or provided shared household products during the previous 12 months. The traditional mode of sharing was more prevalent (53.5%) than sharing on online platforms (14.5%). Nearly half of the participants (44.5%) both took and provided shared products, 18.1% exclusively took and 6.5% exclusively provided them, and 30.1% were non-sharers. The traditional mode of sharing involved more reciprocal sharers (66.7%), who both took and provided products, compared to online sharing. Reciprocal sharers were on average younger and had higher income and education levels than non-sharers. Furthermore, their ecological, social, and economic value orientations were stronger, and they rated the benefits of sharing higher than non-sharers. Knowledge about sharing and experience of positive emotions when sharing were consistently positively related to both the number of products taken and provided. To promote the sharing economy, online sharing platforms should enhance consumer’s knowledge and trust through information campaigns and review or insurance systems. Marketing activities should communicate easy access and application of platforms, and the ecological, socio-emotional and economic benefits. A meaningful social interaction between takers and providers should be promoted to promote social connectivity and emotionally positive experiences.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-25DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2205835
Yuanheng Sun, Jun Yu Li, Chengye Zhang, Feiyue Li, Wei Chen, Y. Li
ABSTRACT The monitoring and evaluation of environmental and ecological status in mining area is critical for effective mineral management guidance, and remote sensing is a cost-effective solution for covering a wide spatial area with high temporal frequency. However, the diverse landscape in mining areas presents a challenge for finding a suitable monitoring method. To address this challenge, this study proposes a remote sensing-based comprehensive mining ecological index (CMEI), which integrates vegetation greenness, soil wetness, urban heat, air quality and water quality indicators obtained from Landsat images and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) products. The integration is achieved through a principal component analysis (PCA) to encapsulate various aspects of the environment in opencast mining areas. The proposed CMEI was then applied to assess the performance of an ecological restoration project carried out in the Xilinhot coalfield in Inner Mongolia, China, over the past two decades. Our findings show that the overall ecological environment in the dumping sites and backfilling sites of Xilinhot coalfield has improved from a score of 0.15 in 2005 to 0.33 in 2020, according to the CMEI. Nevertheless, our study also highlights that some newly established dumping sites require further strengthening of management and maintenance measures. The CMEI presents a novel and effective approach for monitoring and evaluating the ecological environment in mining areas, and it can potentially be applied to assess the ecological environment of opencast mining areas globally.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-11DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2198507
M. Kansanga, Kamaldeen Mohammed, E. Batung, Sulemana Ansumah Saaka, I. Luginaah
ABSTRACT According to the World Resources Institute, about one in every four calories produced for human consumption globally is not eventually consumed by humans. In sub-Saharan Africa, postharvest food loss (PHL) alone accounts for 20–30% of annual production, with an estimated value of 1.6 billion USD. Yet, agricultural policies that target improving food security have largely focused on augmenting productivity with little attention to PHL reduction. That notwithstanding, PHL has the potential to undermine several key dimensions of food insecurity. For instance, it can compromise household food reserves and drive food price hikes. Reductions in food quality may also impact food utilization. The prevalence of PHL and its relationship with food insecurity, however, remains underexplored. Using a cross-sectional survey of smallholder farming households (n = 1100) in Ghana, we examined the association between PHL and food insecurity. Our findings show that, on average, 22% of household harvest is lost postharvest. Nested ordered logistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between PHL and food insecurity. A unit increase in PHL (OR = 1.08; p ≤ 0.05) was significantly associated with an 8% increase in the odds of being severely food insecure. Our findings provide an empirical basis for the argument that addressing PHL is a viable entry point for addressing food insecurity in the Global South. While it is crucial to pay attention to production concerns, food policy must simultaneously address postharvest management challenges of smallholder farmers. Policies that prioritize investment in contextually relevant and low-cost solutions to postharvest management will be timely.
{"title":"Lost harvest: examining the association between postharvest food loss and food insecurity in semi-arid Ghana","authors":"M. Kansanga, Kamaldeen Mohammed, E. Batung, Sulemana Ansumah Saaka, I. Luginaah","doi":"10.1080/13504509.2023.2198507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2023.2198507","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT According to the World Resources Institute, about one in every four calories produced for human consumption globally is not eventually consumed by humans. In sub-Saharan Africa, postharvest food loss (PHL) alone accounts for 20–30% of annual production, with an estimated value of 1.6 billion USD. Yet, agricultural policies that target improving food security have largely focused on augmenting productivity with little attention to PHL reduction. That notwithstanding, PHL has the potential to undermine several key dimensions of food insecurity. For instance, it can compromise household food reserves and drive food price hikes. Reductions in food quality may also impact food utilization. The prevalence of PHL and its relationship with food insecurity, however, remains underexplored. Using a cross-sectional survey of smallholder farming households (n = 1100) in Ghana, we examined the association between PHL and food insecurity. Our findings show that, on average, 22% of household harvest is lost postharvest. Nested ordered logistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between PHL and food insecurity. A unit increase in PHL (OR = 1.08; p ≤ 0.05) was significantly associated with an 8% increase in the odds of being severely food insecure. Our findings provide an empirical basis for the argument that addressing PHL is a viable entry point for addressing food insecurity in the Global South. While it is crucial to pay attention to production concerns, food policy must simultaneously address postharvest management challenges of smallholder farmers. Policies that prioritize investment in contextually relevant and low-cost solutions to postharvest management will be timely.","PeriodicalId":50287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology","volume":"5 1","pages":"776 - 791"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2023-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90384345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-04DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2195831
S. Nathaniel, Chikaodili Josephine Solomon, K. Ajide, Zahoor Ahmed, Hossein-Ali Fakher
ABSTRACT In the past few decades, the tourism and hospitality sector has not only witnessed significant growth but also contributed tremendously to economic progress with lease inputs. This fastest-growing sector creates a number of environmental challenges, especially in emerging markets where the carbon footprint of tourism constitutes a large share of CO2 emissions. This study explores the effect of international tourism, renewable energy consumption (REN), and eco-friendly technology on CO2 emissions in emerging markets. The AMG, Driscoll-Kraay and Prais-Winsten regression confirm the adverse effects of international tourism on the environment, whereas technological innovation and REN mitigate CO2 emissions. Furthermore, economic growth and population increase CO2 emissions, while foreign direct investment (FDI) reduces CO2 emissions. Although the direct effect of technological innovation is insignificant, the indirect impact is negative and statistically significant; confirming the moderating effect of eco-friendly technology on the relationship between international tourism and CO2 emissions. The MMQR results suggest that REN reduces CO2 emissions across all quantiles. On the other hand, technological innovation significantly reduces CO2 emissions in lower and median quantiles, whereas international tourism and economic growth reduce CO2 emissions across all quantiles. Various directions of causality were reported alongside relevant policy directions.
{"title":"Striving towards carbon neutrality in emerging markets: the combined influence of international tourism and eco-friendly technology","authors":"S. Nathaniel, Chikaodili Josephine Solomon, K. Ajide, Zahoor Ahmed, Hossein-Ali Fakher","doi":"10.1080/13504509.2023.2195831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2023.2195831","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In the past few decades, the tourism and hospitality sector has not only witnessed significant growth but also contributed tremendously to economic progress with lease inputs. This fastest-growing sector creates a number of environmental challenges, especially in emerging markets where the carbon footprint of tourism constitutes a large share of CO2 emissions. This study explores the effect of international tourism, renewable energy consumption (REN), and eco-friendly technology on CO2 emissions in emerging markets. The AMG, Driscoll-Kraay and Prais-Winsten regression confirm the adverse effects of international tourism on the environment, whereas technological innovation and REN mitigate CO2 emissions. Furthermore, economic growth and population increase CO2 emissions, while foreign direct investment (FDI) reduces CO2 emissions. Although the direct effect of technological innovation is insignificant, the indirect impact is negative and statistically significant; confirming the moderating effect of eco-friendly technology on the relationship between international tourism and CO2 emissions. The MMQR results suggest that REN reduces CO2 emissions across all quantiles. On the other hand, technological innovation significantly reduces CO2 emissions in lower and median quantiles, whereas international tourism and economic growth reduce CO2 emissions across all quantiles. Various directions of causality were reported alongside relevant policy directions.","PeriodicalId":50287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology","volume":"30 1","pages":"760 - 775"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2023-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84522227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-02DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2023.2192007
Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi, Huseyin Ozdeser, Mehdi Seraj, Shujaat Abbas
ABSTRACT This research explores the role of green resource productivity, renewable energy, economic globalization, and economic growth towards advancing the pursuits of decarbonization in top energy transition economies. This study achieves this objective by adopting both asymmetric and symmetric econometric methods for the period between 1990 and 2021. This study adopted the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) to uncover the asymmetric effect of the regressors on carbon emissions. The MMQR results suggest that in all quantiles, green resource productivity, renewable energy, and economic globalization mitigate CO2 emissions, while economic growth induces CO2 emissions. Additionally, for the robustness analysis, we disaggregated economic globalization into trade and financial globalization and investigated their roles towards achieving decarbonization. We uncovered that financial globalization mitigates CO2 emissions at all quantiles, but at the lower and middle quantiles, trade globalization mitigates CO2 emissions. Moreover, for the symmetric estimation, the following estimators: Fixed effect Ordinary Least Square, Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square, and Dynamic Ordinary Least Square estimators were employed in this study. Their outcome corroborated the findings of this MMQR. For the Granger causality inference, the outcome suggests that there is a bi-directional causality between renewable energy and CO2 emissions. Furthermore, we find a feedback causality association between financial globalization and CO2 emissions, and a one-way causal interconnection is detected from CO2 emissions to trade globalization. Moreover, we detected that there is a causal association flowing from economic globalization to CO2 emissions. Finally, an unidirectional causal interaction is detected from economic growth to CO2 emissions. Consequently, the research’s findings provide applicable policy.
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