Climate Policies Of Countries Research Articles

Assessment of factors affecting the level of carbon dioxide emissions

Subject. Climate change worries not only environmentalists fighting for the preservation of glaciers and biodiversity on the planet, but also economists, since social development is one of the components of the economic development of the whole society. It is highly advisable to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the impact of various factors on the country's climate policy and its actions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Objectives. The study aims to assess the impact of various factors on the level of CO2 emissions. Methods. We performed a regression analysis based on panel data. With the help of correlation analysis, we selected factors, according to which we built three regression models. After statistical tests (the Wald, Breusch-Pagan, and Hausman tests), we chose a model with fixed effects. The model is well suited, since we considered a specific set of 79 countries with non-zero carbon dioxide emissions in a certain period of time. The statistical database was built on data from 1965 to 2021. Results. The constructed model demonstrated that Resource consumption is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. Other significant factors affecting the level of CO2 emissions are GDP and population. Conclusions. The findings can help in the development of more effective strategies for reducing emissions, combating climate change, and improving the energy efficiency of companies.

Optimal Climate Policy in the Presence of Another Country's Climate Policy

Optimal Climate Policy in the Presence of Another Country's Climate Policy

The crucial role of biomass-based heat in a climate-friendly Germany–A scenario analysis

The future provision of heat from biomass in Germany is strongly influenced by the country's climate policy goals, such as the target of reducing GHG emissions by 80%–95% over 1990 levels by 2050. Emphasizing one goal over the other could significantly shape the bioenergy and heating sector. The aim of this paper is to analyze long-term energy scenario results and interpret the possible influence of different GHG goals on biomass utilization in the heating sector. The findings show that a 95% reduction in GHG emissions in Germany would lead to an energy system that is almost completely based on renewables. A significant proportion would be fluctuating energies, such as direct heating from surplus wind and PV power, as well as solar-thermal and ambient heat from electrical air-to-water heat pumps. In this case, the role of bioenergy would shift away from being an efficient source for base-load generation, towards being an effective “stabilizer” of the heat and combined power system. The study presents comparative results of scenario parameters and analyzes the consequences for bioenergy in the heating sector. Finally, it concludes with recommendations for policy adjustment.

Developing a ranking of regions by degree climate security

A study of the essence of the concept “climate security” is conducted and key directions of its impact on the economic system are determined. The increasing influence of anthropogenic climate change on socio-economic processes in the regions of Russia, in the country and the world as a whole in the development and implementation of the country's climate policy is analyzed. The article substantiates the need to develop the basics of climate security at the regional level, where the regions will be ranked by the level of climate threat.

External Pressures or Internal Governance - What Determines the Extent of Corporate Responses to Climate Change?

To prevent adverse effects from climate change, it is vital to involve the private sector in mitigation efforts. So far, however, research has insufficiently addressed the determinants of corporate action in specific industries. Our paper aims at bridging this gap by empirically analyzing the global automotive industry's response to climate change mitigation issues. We use publicly available information from 105 sector leaders to investigate the role of external institutional pressures and intra‐organizational governance in the extent of corporate action. Based on a multiple regression analysis, we find that organizational involvement and the integration of climate change into risk management exhibit the greatest influence. Moreover, companies with business activities that necessitate interaction with the end consumer tend to be most active. Our analysis furthermore indicates that neither the stringency of a firm's home country's climate policy regime nor the degree of internationalization is associated with a higher implementation level of response strategies. © 2017 The Authors. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management published by ERP Environment and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Carbon emissions in China's trade

A large share of China's carbon emissions is linked to consumption that takes place in its most developed provinces and overseas. A study highlights the implications of considering those emissions in the country's climate policy.