The existence of environmental Kuznets curve: Critical look and future implications for environmental management

X Guo, M Shahbaz - Journal of Environmental Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Against the backdrop of the great challenge of climate change and growing global
environmental concerns, this study deals a systematic literature review of research related to …

[HTML][HTML] The drivers of environmental sustainability in BRICS economies: do green finance and fintech matter?

MC Udeagha, N Ngepah - World Development Sustainability, 2023 - Elsevier
The BRICS nations have made environmental sustainability a top priority in their policies
due to concerns about the negative impact of fossil fuel reliance on the environment. Their …

Disentangling the asymmetric effect of financialization on the green output gap

F Yahya, CC Lee - Energy Economics, 2023 - Elsevier
Insufficient green output can lead to environmental degradation while overinvestment may
result in economic imbalances, social inequalities, and opportunity costs. Thus, sustaining …

Green finance, fintech, and environmental sustainability: fresh policy insights from the BRICS nations

MC Udeagha, E Muchapondwa - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The BRICS region has considered achieving environmental sustainability a top priority in
terms of policy. Environmental distress is mostly brought on by the region's continued …

[HTML][HTML] Revisiting the nexus between fiscal decentralization and CO2 emissions in South Africa: fresh policy insights

MC Udeagha, MC Breitenbach - Financial Innovation, 2023 - Springer
The argument over fiscal decentralization and carbon dioxide emission (CO2) reduction has
received much attention. However, evidence to back this claim is limited. Economic theory …

How crucial are natural resources in descending environmental degradation in Ghana? A novel dynamic ARDL simulation approach

I Ahakwa, Y Xu, EA Tackie, T Mangudhla - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural resources are abundant worldwide and function as economy stabilizers in almost
every nation. However, mishandling these natural resources and their excessive exploitation …

Striving for the United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals (SDGs) in BRICS economies: The role of green finance, fintech, and natural resource rent

MC Udeagha, E Muchapondwa - Sustainable Development, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In terms of policy, the BRICS region has prioritized achieving environmental sustainability.
Environmental problems are mostly caused by the area's continuous reliance on fossil fuels …

[HTML][HTML] The Driving Factors of Italy's CO2 Emissions Based on the STIRPAT Model: ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR Approaches

DC Pattak, F Tahrim, M Salehi, LC Voumik, S Akter… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the sustainability of the environment is a very much concerning issue for developed
countries, the drive of the paper is to reveal the effects of nuclear, environment-friendly, and …

[HTML][HTML] Can public–private partnership investment in energy (PPPI) mitigate CO2 emissions in South Africa? Fresh evidence from the novel dynamic ARDL …

MC Udeagha, N Ngepah - Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Global warming presents a worrisome condition that necessitates important actions across
the planet. One promising strategy is encouraging investments through public–private …

Greening human capital towards environmental quality in Ghana: Insight from the novel dynamic ARDL simulation approach

I Ahakwa, Y Xu, EA Tackie - Energy Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerous studies on the factors influencing Ghana's environmental quality have been
undertaken. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted on the …