Do natural resources and green technological innovation matter in addressing environmental degradation? Evidence from panel models robust to cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity

Unlocking Africa's potential: The transformative power of foreign direct investment for sustainable development

“…Economies embracing open trade not only attract higher levels of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by expanding market access but also play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development. This is achieved through the dual impact of promoting economic growth and enhancing resource efficiency, making trade openness a strategic driver for economic prosperity and environmental responsibility [ [68] , [69] , [70] , [71] , 113 ]. Similarly, institutional quality, a variable with both positive and negative signals, may not only reflect good governance but also poor governance, potentially influencing various dimensions of sustainable development [ 16 , 29 ].…”

“…The economic dimension of sustainable development recognizes the importance of fostering long-term economic growth and prosperity while ensuring the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities. It emphasizes the need for sustainable economic systems that generate employment, stimulate innovation, and promote fair trade, without depleting natural resources or compromising the well-being of future generations [ [42] , [43] , [44] , 69 ]. Moreover, the social dimension of sustainable development highlights the significance of social equity, justice, and inclusivity [ 45 , 46 ].…”

Unleashing Potential: Overcoming Bottlenecks and Catalyzing Innovations in Intellectual Capital Intellectualization of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Jiangsu During the Post-Industrial Era

“…Specifically, manufacturing businesses in Jiangsu province were selected due to their significant economic contribution and environmental challenges. By examining the interactions between the environment, the economy, and sustainable development, this study intends to give insight on the complexities of achieving environmental sustainability in key sectors (Ahakwa et al, 2023; Ahmed et al, 2022; Xu & Li, 2020). Prior studies have demonstrated that this sampling methodology is accurate and provides reliable outcomes (Cobbinah et al, 2020; Kir et al, 2021; Owusu et al, 2022; Sappor et al, 2023; F.…”

Carbon emission reduction effects of renewable energy technological innovation in China: New insights into the intellectual property rights protection

“… (Doğan et al, 2023) [ 34 ] 1992–2016 D-CCEMG; CCEMG TI negatively affects CO 2 emissions. (Ahakwa et al, 2023) [ 38 ] 1990–2019 AMG; DCCEMG The impact of TI on the environment is slope-heterogeneous. Note: IPRS stands for intellectual property rights protection; TI stands for technological innovation; GTI represents green technology innovation; and CE stands for carbon emissions.…”

“…Razzaq et al [ 37 ] argued that there is an ambiguous relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and green innovations. Ahakwa et al [ 38 ] affirmed the causality of technological innovation to environmental degradation with slope heterogeneity. Overall, the question of how technological innovation affects CO 2 emissions is still being explored.…”