How ICT Investment and Human Development Accelerate Renewable Energy and Environmental Progress?

Authors

  • Muhammad Hafeez Institute of Business Management Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; & Advanced Research Centre, European University of Lefke, Lefke, Northern Cyprus, TR-10 Mersin, Turkey
  • Francis Gaudreault Rabdan Academy, Zayed Military University, United Arab Emirates
  • Ali Daud Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Ousama Ben-Salha Humanities and Social Research Center, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.19177

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Environment, ICT Investment, Human Development

Abstract

Addressing environmental challenges relies on fostering pro-environmental behavior within society. Human development and ICT investment are crucial to comprehend their roles in promoting environmentally conscious actions. In this context, the present research investigates the relationship between human development, ICT investment, and pro-environmental behavior in the context of China. Employing a classy nonlinear NARDL model, the study explores the asymmetric impact of human development and ICT investment on pro-environmental behavior indicators. The results show that positive changes in human development and ICT investment promote renewable energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. In contrast, the negative change in the human development index does not significantly impact Renewable energy consumption, while it increases CO2 emissions. On the other hand, the negative change in ICT investment reduces renewable energy consumption and increases CO2 emissions. Policymakers should prioritize enhancing human development and encouraging sustainable ICT investment in China.

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Published

2025-04-21

How to Cite

Hafeez, M., Gaudreault, F., Daud, A., & Ben-Salha, O. (2025). How ICT Investment and Human Development Accelerate Renewable Energy and Environmental Progress?. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(3), 344–351. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.19177

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2025)

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