...Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi; Ahmed Samour; Kingsley Chukwujekwu Onyenwife; Mohammad W. Alomari Purpose The current pursuit of economic progress has intensified environmental concerns, thereby constraining the attainment of sustainable development. As conventional economic patterns continue to stress...

... and clothing industry Renewable energy Climate change Manufacturing Sustainable development Economic growth remains an important agenda of every government. The global economy has expanded over the past few decades at an accelerated rate. In the coming years, developing countries are poised to push...

... 2025 07 02 2026 © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Green finance Renewable energy Bibliometrix Carbon emission Sustainable development Net-zero The industrial revolution, defined by the widespread adoption...

... unclear (Koomson, 2026). There is a lack of robust frameworks that reconcile contradictory findings. The present study seeks to resolve this conflict by introducing green innovation capability as a potential mediator. Environmental management Energy Sustainable development Resources Given...

...Sefa Özbek; İpek Gürsoy; Ercan Çiçek Purpose Environmental sustainability, which is among the most important goals of sustainable development, is a globally debated issue. In this study, China, which is among the major environmental polluters on a global scale, has been examined in depth. The high...

... in the SSA region. Thus, in line with sustainable development goal 7, this research recommends the use of financial and natural resources to promote CEA. Moreover, to improve the influence of GF in alleviating EP, institutional quality should be improved. Abraham Deka can be contacted at: abraham.deka...

... rights only Carbon emissions Carbon neutrality Women empowerment Sustainable development Gender-responsive policy Energy access Greenhouse gas emissions from energy industries affect economic growth and the environment (Brahmana and Kontesa, 2021 ; Kahouli, 2018 ; Khan et al...

...Hamidou Ouedraogo; Pousbila Dianda; Guiro Jeudi Topan Purpose The sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7, highlight the importance of universal access to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services. The development of renewable energies has thus become central...

... these factors interact and influence CE, providing insights for sustainable development strategies. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a comprehensive data analysis covering G7 and BRICS nations, using econometric models to evaluate the impact of various factors on CE. Key variables analyzed...

...Shruti Aggarwal; Mantu Kumar Mahalik Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of urbanization and renewable energy productivity on sustainable development in developing Asia economies. Moreover, it investigates the potential of sustainable urbanization in these economies through the lens...

...Omid Sabbaghi Purpose This study aims to investigate physical capital investments for Azerbaijan in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 and 7. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the conceptual frameworks of Soto et al. (2020) and Gaspar et al. (2019...

...’ knowledge, existing literature predominantly focuses on investigating the relationship between renewable energy and economic growth, with only a limited number of studies exploring the impact on sustainable development to attain carbon neutrality. Furthermore, these studies have not considered the role...

... Africa countries emitted just 0.6%. The population of these 48 countries is about 14% of the global population. Carbon footprints Natural resource depletion Renewable energy Economic growth Sustainable development P28 Q1 Q2 Azeakpono and Lloyd (2020) investigate...

...Nooshin Karimi Alavijeh; Samane Zangoei Purpose Expansion of the consumption of renewable energy is a significant issue for reducing global warming, to cope with climate change and achieve sustainable development. This study aims to examine how research and development expenditure (R&D...

.... The study results will inform and guide governments on the right policies to stimulate RE production in their own countries in the interests of both their national security and sustainable development globally. Originality/value This paper attempts to contribute to the literature in at least two ways...

... 2023 27 08 2023 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Sustainable development Environmental sustainability Financial inclusion GMM-PVAR Renewable energy Ho1. Financial inclusion has no effect on renewable energy...

... the pillars of sustainable development, including economy, environment and social (health). Overall, such a target can potentially save 3%–29% of diesel, 34%–56% of gasoline and 15%–20% of liquefied petroleum gas, as well as reduce 15%–40% of CO₂ emissions annually, and can save potentially more...

... of sustainable development goals. Originality/value This study extends the extant literature by assessing how political governance (consisting of political stability and “voice and accountability”) and institutional governance (entailing the rule of law and corruption-control) affect the consumption...

... development in Iran and electrical energy shortage, energy-efficient buildings and sustainable development of buildings have become the focus of the society (Amani, 2017 ; Amani, 2018). In the report published by the Public Relations of the Center for the Islamic Consultative Assembly studies, the Energy...

... for developing countries and future energy of the world (2015 Energy Balance, 2016 ; Bhutto et al., 2012 ; McGarrigle et al., 2010 ; Vermaas et al., 2011). Sustainable development goals cannot be attained without a conservation of renewable natural resources and a robust sustainable...