Transport Economics and Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 45 - 57
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
In
this
paper,
we
examine
the
effects
of
logistic
infrastructures
as
determinants
foreign
investment
in
Latin
America
and
Caribbean
from
2008
to
2021.
We
analyze
data
using
panel
a
feasible
generalized
least
squares
model.
Our
findings
indicate
that
FDI
tends
flow
countries
with
adequate
transport
telecommunications
infrastructure,
although
availability
an
electricity
grid
suitable
for
needs
investors
is
most
significant
factor
America.
also
determined
there
limit
beyond
which
transportation
infrastructure
does
not
contribute
attracting
investment.
Furthermore,
our
analysis
shows
region
attracts
due
new
market
opportunities
lower
production
costs.
find
economic
opening
discourages
by
neighboring
investors,
highlighting
importance
policies
balance
capital
attraction
respect
international
agreements
countries.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. e26459 - e26459
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
Belt
and
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
is
one
such
comprehensive
plan
that
aims
to
boost
economic
growth
connectivity
across
Africa,
Asia,
Europe.
While
the
effort
may
be
good
for
boosting
exports
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI),
some
are
worried
about
toll
it
take
on
environment.
Therefore,
we
aim
examine
effect
of
international
trade
FDI
ecological
footprint
in
BRI
countries,
considering
mediating
role
environmental
performance
index.
CCEMG
estimator
was
used
impacts
imports,
exports,
FDI,
population
growth,
urbanization,
Environmental
Performance
Index
(EPI)
global
footprint.
Our
findings
show
export
has
a
positive
relationship
with
Similarly,
imports
revealed
association
Finally,
negative
countries.
support
pollution
haven
theory
by
demonstrating
critical
importance
regulations
enticing
responsible
investors.
By
using
as
an
all-encompassing
measure
effect,
this
study
sheds
light
need
incorporate
sustainability
within
goals
BRI.
This
research
emphasizes
adopting
well-informed
methods
promote
sustainable
development
mitigate
BRI's
adverse
impacts.
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.
Sustainable Futures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100184 - 100184
Published: March 11, 2024
The
increasing
acknowledgment
of
the
complex
interplay
between
human
actions
and
natural
world
has
generated
a
need
to
decipher
human-environmental
interdependence's
ecological
dynamics.
present
research
examines
intricate
dynamics
humans
environment
in
China
spanning
1975
2022.
results
show
that
coal
energy
(i.e.,
-0.057,
p<0.050)
fossil
fuel
consumption
-0.766,
negatively
affect
renewable
outcomes,
highlighting
for
transitioning
cleaner
sources.
Conversely,
use
(0.006,
p<0.000),
carbon
pricing
(0.480,
p<0.050),
economic
growth
(0.0005,
public
awareness
(0.040,
p<0.010)
are
positive
drivers
suggesting
importance
policies
promoting
sustainable
practices
raising
environmental
consciousness.
Regarding
practices,
materialistic
(-.0.004,
marketing
strategies
(-1.642,
socioeconomic
status
(-2.026,
have
adverse
effects,
while
exhibits
influence.
These
findings
underscore
significance
environmentally
conscious
behavior
addressing
societal
factors
hinder
patterns.
Furthermore,
study
reveals
hedonic
adaptation
(0.036,
contributes
increased
emissions,
indicating
mitigate
impact
changing
living
standards
on
environment.
media
penetration
(-0.028,
effective
government
communication
associated
with
decreased
underscoring
potential
campaigns
informative
communications
foster
behavioral
changes
encourage
practices.
Regulators
may
develop
all-encompassing
fight
damage
better
tomorrow
by
providing
incentives
using
alternative
sources,
encouraging
aware
consumerism,
power
press.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(35), P. 15575 - 15586
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
The
Belt
and
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
stands
as
the
most
ambitious
infrastructure
project
in
history,
marked
by
its
scale
of
investment,
extensive
geographical
reach
across
continents
countries,
a
diverse
array
projects
from
roads
to
digital
networks.
While
BRI's
environmental
sustainability
has
raised
concerns,
impacts
construction
materials
used
these
have
been
overlooked,
especially
developing
countries.
Here,
we
map
account
for
embodied
BRI
integrating,
first
time,
official
governmental
reports,
information,
material
flow
analysis.
We
pinpoint
analyze
stocks
each
individual
types,
regions,
sectors.
Between
2008
2023,
328
million
tons
accumulated
540
around
world,
mostly
Asia
Africa.
Aggregates
(sand
gravel)
constitute
largest
share
(82%),
followed
cement,
steel,
other
materials.
Most
are
transportation
infrastructure.
Our
work
further
highlights
some
limitations
terms
data
quality
such
assessments.
By
shedding
light
on
significant
impact
raw
usage
globe,
this
study
sets
stage
investigations
into
stock-flow-nexus
perspective
an
initiative.
