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Economic performance and carbon emissions: revisiting the role of tourism and energy efficiency for BRICS economies

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  • Adnan Alfaisal

    (Shandong Normal University)

  • Tongshui Xia

    (Shandong Normal University)

  • Kafeel Kafeel

    (Xiangtan University)

  • Sher Khan

    (Comenius University)

Abstract

Increased demands for infrastructure, water, electricity, and different natural assets have triggered land erosion, climate change, and pollution increase and deterioration in biodiversity. The purpose of this research is to look at how economic performance, tourism, renewable energy, and energy efficiency affect carbon emissions in the emerging economies of BRICS during 1990–2021. Using panel estimation approaches, the empirical outcomes validate the longer-run equilibrium connection between the components of the model. Using a nonparametric estimator, the study found that economic performance is the significant driver of higher emissions levels in the sample countries. In contrast, tourism, energy efficiency, and renewable energy substantially reduce emissions levels and improve environmental sustainability. The estimated results have been found robust, and the feedback effect is found valid between repressors and carbon emissions. This study further suggests that investment in research and development, improvement in energy-efficient tools and equipment utilization, and enhanced renewable energy output are the key policy efforts for ensuring environmental sustainability.

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  • Adnan Alfaisal & Tongshui Xia & Kafeel Kafeel & Sher Khan, 2025. "Economic performance and carbon emissions: revisiting the role of tourism and energy efficiency for BRICS economies," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(5), pages 12045-12066, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:5:d:10.1007_s10668-023-04394-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-04394-4
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