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Linking Information Communication Technology, trade globalization index, and CO2 emissions: evidence from advanced panel techniques

Ahmed, Zahoor, Le, Hoang Phong·2021·Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Abstract

Previous studies consider ICT a two-edged sword that can harm or benefit the environment. In recent years, ICT penetration has considerably increased in the ASEAN-6 countries and the leaders of ASEAN are willing to bring a digital revolution by increasing ICT infrastructure and reducing trade barriers in the region under the Master Plan of ASEAN Connectivity-2025. Hence, this paper explores the effect of ICT and the recently developed trade globalization index on CO 2 emissions in ASEAN-6 countries. The study relies on advanced panel econometric approaches, including Westerlund (2007, 2008) and Pedroni cointegration tests, CUP-FM long-run method, and panel DH causality approach. The results suggest cointegration among variables. The results of CUP-FM indicate that ICT contributes to improving environmental quality by mitigating CO 2 emissions. Similarly, trade globalization is also sustainable in the region as it reduces emissions. The results are also confirmed by using the CUP-BC estimator. The findings from the DH causality test unfold causality from ICT and trade globalization index to CO 2 emissions. Besides, the long-run estimates reveal the detrimental effect of energy consumption on emissions and the U-shaped association between GDP and emissions. Moreover, unidirectional causality from ICT to trade globalization index and energy consumption indicates that ICT influences trade globalization and energy consumption. Finally, environmental policies in the context of ASEAN are extensively discussed.

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Authors
Ahmed, Z., & Le, H. P.
Affiliations
  • Beijing Institute of Technology (CN)
  • University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (VN)
Corresponding author
Ahmed, Zahoor
Venue
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Published
2020-10-17
Volume
28
Issue
7
Pages
8770-8781
ISSN
  • 0944-1344 (ISSN-L)
  • 1614-7499
OpenAlex
W3092777880
Cited by
326
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 20 · 2025: 51 · 2024: 60 · 2023: 64 · 2022: 91 · 2021: 38 · 2020: 2
FWCI
41.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Economic Growth and Development
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Climate Change Policy and Economics
Keywords
information and communication technologies, CO2 emissions, ASEAN+6, energy consumption, economic growth and emissions, environmental policy
MeSH terms
Carbon Dioxide, Communication, Technology, Internationality, Economic Development

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