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{"title":"Innovation in technology: A game changer for renewable energy in the European Union?","authors":"Wang Xinyu, Liu Haoran, Khalid Khan","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12450","url":null,"abstract":"As environmental solutions emerge, technological innovations are driving the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. These innovations are game changers in transforming the energy sector and are driving the rapid expansion of renewable energy. Hence, we analyze the nexus between technological innovations and renewable energy in the European Union. The results reveal that technology has a meaningful impact on renewable energy in one-third of countries. This influence is driven by advancements in energy generation, storage, infrastructure, supportive policies, and incentives, which are crucial in promoting technology innovation and adoption, accelerating the growth of renewable energy. On the other hand, renewable energy is causing technological innovation in one-third of countries due to the development of renewable energy, which promotes targeted technological innovation to exploit resources, enhance integration, and increase efficiency. A balanced approach works for countries lacking a strong link between the two factors.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Greening the energy future: Role of energy innovation as policy driver","authors":"Jin Sheng, Avik Sinha, Sadia Mansoor, Muhammad Wasif Zafar","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12426","url":null,"abstract":"Energy innovation is the backbone of a sustainable future. By harnessing the power of innovation, we can accelerate the transition to a greener energy future by improving energy efficiency, integrating renewable energy sources, developing energy storage solutions, and ensuring grid flexibility. As the renewable energy is being characterized as a major driver of sustainability, the innovational endeavors need to be directed in this pursuit. Based on this objective, this study explores the impact of energy innovation and education on renewable energy use by controlling the impact of economic growth, financial development, and oil prices for the OECD countries over the period of 1995–2020. The empirical results obtained from second-generation panel methods indicate that energy innovation and education increase renewable energy use in these countries. Similarly, economic growth, financial development, and oil prices also sure the use of renewable energy. From these results, our study offers number of contributions to the literature, policy, and practice. More specifically, we argue that energy innovation and education can play an important role to increase the use of energy produce from renewable sources. Moreover, financial development can play a key role in the production of renewable energy in the long-term projects by providing funding. The empirical results obtained from second-generation panel methods suggest that energy innovation and education play a crucial role in increasing renewable energy use in these countries. Effective policy support is crucial in fostering innovation, promoting clean energy adoption, and creating opportunities for economic growth. Together, we can work toward a greener and more resilient energy future.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"138 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the link between economic growth, energy consumption, and environmental pollution in G20","authors":"Naib Alakbarov, Murat Gündüz, Mahmut Ünsal Şaşmaz","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12440","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the interplay between economic growth and environmental pollution in G20 countries, employing panel data analysis techniques. The primary aim was to assess the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis using contemporary econometric methods, while considering the pertinent literature. Preliminary findings of the study affirm the EKC hypothesis, which posits that environmental pollution initially escalates with economic growth but diminishes after surpassing a specific income threshold. Nevertheless, upon integrating per capita energy consumption into the analysis, the descending trajectory postulated in the inverted U-shaped hypothesis emerged as statistically non-significant. This undermines the EKC hypothesis's assertion that industrialized nations with elevated per capita incomes predominantly contribute to reduced environmental pollution. Consequently, in the context of developed nations, this research bolsters the prevailing consensus in scholarly discourse that economic growth augments resource consumption, thereby adversely impacting environmental quality.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"298 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing the dynamics influencing artisanal and small-scale mining in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Ghana","authors":"Clifford James Fagariba, Enoch Akwasi Kosoe, Robert Yakubu Adjuik","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12432","url":null,"abstract":"The gold mining sector in Ghana has significantly contributed to the nation's economic expansion by creating various employment prospects, both directly and indirectly, within mining communities. However, it is important to acknowledge that this industry has also had adverse environmental consequences. A sample size of 330 individuals, comprising small-scale miners and farmers, was randomly selected from 10 mining communities within the Upper Denkyira Municipality to examine factors influencing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. Furthermore, 150 key informants, comprising representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forestry Commission, the Mineral Commission, and other stakeholders, were also interviewed to ascertain the impact of mining on the environment. The research employed a logic regression model, the weighted average index (WAI), and X-ray fluorescence as a method for the study data analysis. The study determined that low income, the impact of climate change on agriculture, and the high demand for gold exhibit a significant chance of influencing ASM. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that ASM have immeasurably contributed to water pollution, food security, and the loss of biodiversity in the municipality. Additionally, water resources, which serve as sources of potable water for drinking and irrigation, are heavily contaminated with arsenic, mercury, lead, copper, and nickel. The study concluded that implementing stricter regulations on mining practices, promoting sustainable mining methodologies, and providing comprehensive training to miners on environmental protection and land rehabilitation can help mitigate the negative impacts of ASM. Additionally, supporting alternative means of livelihood for mining communities, such as agriculture or ecotourism, can reduce the reliance on mining and promote sustainable development.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nonparametric analysis of the relationship between income inequality and energy consumption in African countries","authors":"Lamia Beldi, Tarek Ghazouani","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12451","url":null,"abstract":"Energy usage and disparities in income have emerged as the major threats that hinder the achievement of sustainable development goals in Africa. This study aims to assess the time-varying impact of income inequality on both renewable and nonrenewable energy consumption, utilizing both parametric and nonparametric models across a panel of 18 African countries from 1990 to 2015. We find that, according to the parametric model, income inequality does not affect energy consumption. However, the nonparametric estimates point the presence of both positive and negative relationship between the two variables at different time period. The time varying impacts reveal that unfair income distribution affects renewable energy consumption via the dominance of some channels at specific times. Accordingly, the findings of this study emphasize that policymakers in African countries need to give particular heed to the role played by the income inequality in designing cleaner and greener energy transition policies.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do natural resource rents aid renewable energy transition in resource‐rich African countries? The roles of institutional quality and its threshold","authors":"Clement Olalekan Olaniyi, Nicholas Mbaya Odhiambo","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12430","url":null,"abstract":"Transitioning to a carbon‐neutral renewable energy (REN) option to decarbonize ecosystems and mitigate carbon dioxide (CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>) emissions and the negative impacts of climate change is consistent with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13. Scholars have identified natural resource wealth and institutions as critical factors in the REN transition in resource‐rich countries. Financial barriers are arguably the most significant impediments to transitioning to REN, as it is more capital‐intensive and costly to produce, invest in, and use than traditional fossil fuel‐based energy. Meanwhile, weak institutions and corruption in most resource‐rich countries culminate in the resource curse phenomenon and the mismanagement of natural resource wealth. It implies that institutions (weak or strong) modify the natural resource rent contribution to the REN transition. Previous research has paid little attention to the impact of the interplay between natural resources and institutional quality on the REN transition in resource‐rich African countries. This study examines how institutions moderate the contribution of natural resource wealth to accelerating or inhibiting the REN switch in resource‐rich African countries for the period 2000–2021, using fully modified ordinary least squares, a Driscoll–Kraay nonparametric covariance matrix, and moments‐based quantile regression estimators. This study departs from earlier studies by determining the institutional quality threshold above which institutions significantly stimulate natural resource rents to accelerate Africa's REN transition. The findings indicate that institutions in resource‐rich African countries breed inefficient bureaucracies and corruption in natural resource rent administration. These undermine the ability of natural resource incomes to facilitate a shift to renewable energy sources. The threshold analyses indicate that most resource‐rich African countries operate below the institutional quality threshold. This finding corroborates that inefficient institutions abet natural resource rent mismanagement and hinder the channeling of resource income toward the REN transition. The findings' policy implications are robustly articulated and outlined.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the criticality of digitalization, eco-innovation, carbon tax, and environmental regulation in G7 quest for carbon footprint mitigation: Insights for sustainable development","authors":"Yu Wang, Xudong Chen, Ridwan Lanre Ibrahim, Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12433","url":null,"abstract":"A great deal of empirical research has been conducted to find effective solutions to global warming, which is widely recognized as a major cause of environmental degradation and overall decline in well-being. It should be noted that international coalitions such as the G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United) are not left of the ravaging adverse effects of environmental pollution. Consequently, this study contributes to the literature by examining the role of digitalization on carbon footprint amidst environmental-related technologies, renewable energy, environmental policy stringency, carbon tax, and financial development in G7 countries from 1996 to 2019. The study relies on cross-sectional autoregressive distributed lag, common correlated effects mean group, augmented mean group, and method of moment quantile regression (MMQR). Results from the analyses show that digitalization is an essential mitigating tool for the surging carbon footprint in G7 countries. Besides, the imperatives of other covariates in subduing the adverse environmental effects of carbon footprint are empirically supported except for financial development. Remarkably, the distributional effects of the exogenous variables on carbon footprint based on MMQR are found robust for the primary analyses. The direction of cause standing between bidirectional and unidirectional heightens the novelties of this study. Based on the findings, sustainable footprint policies in G7 economies are suggested.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"2013 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140046418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of digitalization, infrastructure, and economic stability in tourism growth: A pathway towards smart tourism destinations","authors":"Dongling Sun, Yang Zhou, Qamar Ali, Muhammad Tariq Iqbal Khan","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12437","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:label />This study shows the impact of information and communication technology (ICT), inflation, economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), infrastructural development, and financial development on the global tourism index across all income groups. We use a generalized method of moments technique, novel index of tourism, and ICT in 130 countries from 1995 to 2019. The empirical results infer an increase in tourism due to sustained growth in ICT (all panels), economic growth (all panels), FDI (all panels), financial development (all panels), and infrastructure development (all panels). This study highlights the importance of increasing 4G networking in remote areas and introducing reliable mobile applications to promote smart tourism, which involves setting up a Tourist Information Centre to guide tourists in terms of traveling, accommodation, food, shopping, parking, history of specific places, healthcare services, weather forecasting, and emergencies. The central bank could ensure price stability by using different tools of monetary and fiscal policy while encouraging FDI and ICT infrastructure in the tourism industry, especially in developing countries. Tourism is directly associated with foreign exchange earnings, which in turn increases the financial strength of an economy. Besides, prioritizing investment in infrastructure, particularly in sanitation and waste management, drinking water supply, clean fuel management, and generation of electricity, could bolster tourism. The contribution of this study employs multiple indicators in the form of a composite index (i.e., global tourism index, ICT index, and infrastructure index). In addition, we have developed a global ICT index using several related indicators.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140055553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental ethics and green practices in the manufacturing sector: The role of green innovation and environmental policy","authors":"Osarodion Ogiemwonyi, Bilal Eneizan","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12444","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous studies have indicated that incorporating an environmental ethic (EE), green innovation (GI), and environmental policy (EnP) can enhance a company's sustainable performance, that is, environmental performance (EP) and economic performance (EcP) in the manufacturing industry. However, to encourage eco‐friendly production and processes, it is crucial to promote sustainable practices across different industries. Nevertheless, some researchers have overlooked the significance of these implementations. Integrating these practices into the manufacturing sector can be challenging. To address this issue, this study has developed an empirical model that assesses two pillars of sustainable performance in the Jordanian manufacturing industry. The study analyzes the direct correlation between a firm's EE, GI, and sustainable performance. It also examines whether GI plays a mediating role in the relationship between company EE and sustainable performance and if EnP moderates the relationship between GI and sustainable performance. The study collected data from 386 respondents belonging to various manufacturing industries in Jordan and analyzed it using SmartPLS. The research revealed that a manufacturing firm's EE is significantly boosted by GI, EP, and EcP. These findings suggest that companies with higher EE are more likely to innovate sustainably and perform better in terms of sustainability. In particular, the study found that GI plays a mediating role between a firm's EE and its sustainable performance. Furthermore, the impact of EnP on the relationship between GI and EP was mixed, showing a moderating effect on the former but not on EcP. The study provides valuable insights into the implementation of green practices in the manufacturing sector and discusses policy implications for manufacturers.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140047749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing India's coal, natural gas, and biomass energy consumption: Evidence from a novel Fourier ARDL technique to promote sustainable development ARDL","authors":"Babatunde Sunday Eweade, Foday Joof, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo","doi":"10.1111/1477-8947.12423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12423","url":null,"abstract":"Inalignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs),which pinpoint vital aspects such as SDG-7 and SDG-8, this study delves intothe impact of biomass energy on economic growth in the Indian context. It alsoconsiders the roles of fossil fuels, specifically natural gas and coal. Toaccomplish this, a comprehensive analysis is initiated, making use of annualdata spanning from 1975 to 2022. A unique Fourier ARDL test serves as a centralanalytical tool alongside the Fourier Toda Yamamoto test. The empirical resultsunveil the presence of co-integration among the variables scrutinized. Moreover,it becomes evident that coal and biomass make positive contributions toeconomic growth, whereas natural gas appears to exert a negative influence oneconomic growth. To validate these findings, a Fourier-based Toda-Yamamoto testis applied, demonstrating that natural gas, coal, and biomass possesspredictive capabilities concerning economic growth. These discoveries carrysubstantial implications for comprehending the factors influencing economicgrowth in India.","PeriodicalId":49777,"journal":{"name":"Natural Resources Forum","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140002799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}