Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach

This study investigates the drivers of energy transition among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, focusing on the roles of education, globalization, trade openness, and financial development. With the shift toward sustainable energy as a global priority, understanding these influences within...

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Main Author: Md Qamaruzzaman
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Energy Strategy Reviews
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description This study investigates the drivers of energy transition among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, focusing on the roles of education, globalization, trade openness, and financial development. With the shift toward sustainable energy as a global priority, understanding these influences within BRI nations is crucial to formulating effective policies for renewable energy adoption. Using panel data from 46 BRI countries spanning 2000–2021, we employ advanced econometric techniques, including the Continuously Updated Fully Modified (CUP-FM) and Continuously Updated Bias-Corrected (CUP-BC) models, to assess both linear and nonlinear effects. Results show that education significantly promotes renewable energy by fostering skills and environmental awareness. Globalization and trade openness also support energy transition by facilitating the exchange of green technologies and sustainable practices, while financial development enables investment in renewable infrastructure. This research fills a notable gap in energy transition literature, providing evidence from diverse economic contexts and offering actionable insights for policymakers. We recommend prioritizing investment in education to enhance awareness, fostering international cooperation to facilitate technology transfer, and developing robust financial systems to support renewable energy projects. These strategies are essential for advancing the energy transition and achieving climate goals within BRI nations.
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spelling doaj-art-ecd1cb65be824abc93db5c3df336bc9d2025-01-12T05:24:54ZengElsevierEnergy Strategy Reviews2211-467X2025-01-0157101620Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approachMd Qamaruzzaman0School of Business and Economics, United International University, Dhaka, BangladeshThis study investigates the drivers of energy transition among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, focusing on the roles of education, globalization, trade openness, and financial development. With the shift toward sustainable energy as a global priority, understanding these influences within BRI nations is crucial to formulating effective policies for renewable energy adoption. Using panel data from 46 BRI countries spanning 2000–2021, we employ advanced econometric techniques, including the Continuously Updated Fully Modified (CUP-FM) and Continuously Updated Bias-Corrected (CUP-BC) models, to assess both linear and nonlinear effects. Results show that education significantly promotes renewable energy by fostering skills and environmental awareness. Globalization and trade openness also support energy transition by facilitating the exchange of green technologies and sustainable practices, while financial development enables investment in renewable infrastructure. This research fills a notable gap in energy transition literature, providing evidence from diverse economic contexts and offering actionable insights for policymakers. We recommend prioritizing investment in education to enhance awareness, fostering international cooperation to facilitate technology transfer, and developing robust financial systems to support renewable energy projects. These strategies are essential for advancing the energy transition and achieving climate goals within BRI nations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24003298Renewable energy consumptionEducationGlobalizationTrade opennessCUP-BCCUP-FM
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Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
Energy Strategy Reviews
Renewable energy consumption
Education
Globalization
Trade openness
CUP-BC
CUP-FM
title Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
title_full Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
title_fullStr Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
title_full_unstemmed Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
title_short Driving energy transition in BRI nations: The role of education, globalization, trade liberalization, and financial deepening – A comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
title_sort driving energy transition in bri nations the role of education globalization trade liberalization and financial deepening a comprehensive linear and nonlinear approach
topic Renewable energy consumption
Education
Globalization
Trade openness
CUP-BC
CUP-FM
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24003298
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