This
study
examines
the
complex
relation
among
environmental
taxes,
productive
capacities,
urbanization,
and
their
collective
effects
on
quality
in
Africa,
drawing
two
decades
of
data
from
twenty
African
countries.
It
situates
within
broader
discourse
sustainable
development
economic
growth,
emphasizing
Environmental
Kuznets
Curve
(EKC)
framework
to
examine
relationship
between
development,
characterized
by
urban
expansion
increased
adoption
taxes
amidst
continent’s
diverse
environments.
Using
advanced
econometric
techniques,
including
Cross-Section
Augmented
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(CS-ARDL)
model
Dynamic
Common
Correlated
Effects
Mean
Group
(DCCEMG)
estimator,
addresses
challenges
such
as
cross-sectional
dependence
slope
heterogeneity.
The
results
provide
important
insights
into
dynamics
growth
role
taxation.
proposes
tailored
policy
strategies
aimed
at
strengthening
initiatives
line
with
international
agreements
Paris
Agreement
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
These
advocate
for
a
nuanced
application
promotion
capacities
enhance
sustainability
across
continent.
Natural and Engineering Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 26 - 45
Published: May 30, 2024
This
article
delves
into
the
role
of
digital
transformation
in
bolstering
economic
security
within
investment
processes,
emphasizing
integration
environmental
sustainability.
It
discusses
theoretical
perspectives
and
methodological
approaches
that
illuminate
how
technologies
can
enhance
practices
while
ensuring
responsibility.
The
authors
emphasize
leveraging
not
only
mitigate
risks
vulnerabilities
but
also
bolster
efficiency
transparency
decision-making
promoting
sustainable
practices.
Through
a
review
pertinent
literature,
scrutinizes
advantages
digitalization
realms
such
as
data
analytics,
automation,
artificial
intelligence,
highlighting
dual
benefits
stewardship.
findings
enrich
existing
knowledge
base
on
underscore
significance
embracing
infused
with
sustainability
arena.
furnishes
valuable
insights
for
policymakers,
practitioners,
researchers
navigating
evolving
landscape
processes
an
increasingly
digitized
environmentally
conscious
world.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
This
work
aims
to
examines
the
effect
of
Chinese
outward
foreign
direct
investment
(CoFDI),
renewable
energy,
and
energy
intensity
on
CO
2
emissions
in
46
Belt
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
nations
divided
into:
Panel
A,
consisting
16
European
countries,
B,
comprising
30
Asian
MENA
countries.
analysis
used
data
from
2005
2018,
applying
second-generation
econometric
techniques.
The
empirical
outcomes,
obtained
using
Driscoll–Kraay
methods,
confirmed
pollution
halo
suggesting
that
FDI
flows
these
countries
are
environmentally
friendly.
In
contrast,
results
indicated
a
positive
impact
CoFDI
e
supporting
haven
hypothesis
may
add
pollution.
addition,
study
found
an
inverted-U-shaped
association
between
per
capita
income
e,
validating
environmental
Kuznets
curve
(EKC)
both
panels.
findings
also
revealed
positively
affects
whereas
has
significant
negative
panels,
while
interaction
terms
heterogenous
Based
findings,
recommends
policy
makers
attract
clean
FDI,
particularly
sectors,
shift
fossil
fuel-based
sources
control
by
enacting
energy-saving
initiatives
via
lowering
intensity.
Technological Forecasting and Social Change,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
207, P. 123638 - 123638
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Over
the
past
few
decades,
ecological
damage
has
been
humanity's
greatest
threat.
It
is
possible
that
factors
such
as
green
technology
innovation,
environmental
policy,
and
renewable
energy
consumption
can
play
an
essential
role
in
process
of
achieving
sustainability.
Therefore,
present
study
aims
to
investigate
impact
consumption,
along
with
economic
growth,
trade
openness,
urbanization,
on
sustainability
presence
Kuznets
curve
hypothesis
for
a
group
G-7
economies
from
1994
2018.
For
this
purpose,
we
employed
long-run
mean
estimation
approaches
(FMOLS,
DOLS,
FE-OLS)
Panel
Quantile
Regression
technique
produce
heterogeneous
results
at
various
levels
footprint.
The
panel
quantile
regression
findings
report
urbanization
promote
by
reducing
footprint
all
quantiles.
However,
effect
statistically
insignificant
10th
quantile.
Further,
significant
positive
growth
negative
square
confirms
hypothesis.
Moreover,
indicate
openness
stimulates
and,
result,
reduces
estimates
are
similar
outcomes.
suggest
countries
need
well-designed
strict
policies
emphasize
help
these
increase
share
compared
non-renewable
technological
innovation
through
financial
aid,
stringent
policy
instruments
(e.g.,
taxes)
ensure
Economies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 80 - 80
Published: March 29, 2024
This
study
examines
the
complex
relation
among
environmental
taxes,
productive
capacities,
urbanization,
and
their
collective
effects
on
quality
in
Africa,
drawing
two
decades
of
data
from
twenty
African
countries.
It
situates
within
broader
discourse
sustainable
development
economic
growth,
emphasizing
Environmental
Kuznets
Curve
(EKC)
framework
to
examine
relationship
between
development,
characterized
by
urban
expansion
increased
adoption
taxes
amidst
continent’s
diverse
environments.
Using
advanced
econometric
techniques,
including
Cross-Section
Augmented
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(CS-ARDL)
model
Dynamic
Common
Correlated
Effects
Mean
Group
(DCCEMG)
estimator,
addresses
challenges
such
as
cross-sectional
dependence
slope
heterogeneity.
The
results
provide
important
insights
into
dynamics
growth
role
taxation.
proposes
tailored
policy
strategies
aimed
at
strengthening
initiatives
line
with
international
agreements
Paris
Agreement
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
These
advocate
for
a
nuanced
application
promotion
capacities
enhance
sustainability
across
continent.
Economic Analysis and Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82, P. 604 - 612
Published: April 6, 2024
Empirical
evidence
on
renewable
energy
(RE)
deployment
remains
controversial,
and
little
consensus
exists
how
empirical
determinants
can
shape
a
country's
transition
to
low-carbon
economy.
Using
sample
of
38
countries
from
2002
2020,
we
apply
nonlinear
panel
data
modeling,
where
the
process
be
properly
treated.
Our
results
indicate
prominent
role
geopolitical
risk
in
influencing
use
RE,
depending
level
gross
domestic
product
(GDP)
per
capita.
Richer
have
greater
capacity
develop
clean
technologies
times
uncertainty;
however,
with
fewer
resources
bear
costs,
RE
sector
low-income
appears
more
vulnerable
adverse
events.
