Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
ABSTRACT
Given
the
pressing
need
for
economies
to
mitigate
climate
change
and
champion
carbon
neutrality,
this
study
investigates
threshold
effects
of
financial
development
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
on
dioxide
(CO₂)
emissions
in
Sub‐Saharan
Africa
(SSA)
within
Belt
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
bloc,
taking
into
account
moderating
role
regulatory
environment.
Drawing
environmental
Kuznets
curve
pollution
haven
hypothesis,
utilizes
dynamic
generalized
method
moments
(GMM)
modeling,
proposed
by
Arellano
Bover,
analyze
panel
data
from
37
SSA
countries
spanning
1990–2022.
The
findings
reveal
that
banking,
financial,
private
sectors,
along
with
FDI
outflows,
is
associated
a
reduction
CO₂
emissions.
Conversely,
inflows
are
linked
increased
A
curvilinear
relationship
observed,
where
initial
increases
correlate
higher
emissions,
which
decline
beyond
certain
threshold.
Stronger
regulations
enhance
positive
impact
reducing
Finally,
show
significant
heterogeneous
effect
across
regional
blocs.
These
underscore
critical
implementing
stringent
promoting
sustainable
practices
negative
impact.
This
research
provides
both
theoretical
practical
insights
fostering
neutrality
agenda
advancing
Sustainable
Development
Goal
13.
International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: June 4, 2024
Access
to
reliable,
affordable,
sustainable,
and
modern
energy,
along
with
the
empowerment
increased
participation
of
women
in
decision-making
politics,
are
fundamental
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
set
forth
by
United
Nations
(UN).
The
UN
accentuates
critical
role
politics
for
successful
attainment
SDGs.
This
study
delves
into
this
aspect
investigating
impact
female
political
representation
on
access
electricity.
Additionally,
examines
influence
government
efficiency,
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
inflows,
urbanization,
economic
growth
Nigeria,
utilizing
data
spanning
from
2003Q1
2021Q4.
Employing
advanced
econometric
techniques
such
as
wavelet
quantile
regression,
correlation,
quantile-on-quantile
Granger
causality
analysis,
our
analysis
reveals
noteworthy
insights.
Our
findings
reveal
a
correlation
between
heightened
decreased
electricity
Nigeria.
we
note
beneficial
impacts
growth,
governmental
efficiency
accessibility
Furthermore,
highlights
predictive
capabilities
representation,
FDI,
regarding
Drawing
insights
gleaned
study,
have
crafted
substantial
policy
recommendations
designed
tackle
identified
challenges
promote
advancements
both
women's
engagement.
