The criticality of environmental sustainability in agriculture: The decarbonization role of green finance in China
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Green finance effectively reduces agricultural carbon emissions (ACE) in China. Digital infrastructure and green technological innovation play key mediating roles in this process, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Economics
- Agricultural Science
- Sustainable Development
Background
- Agricultural pollution is a significant concern for developing nations.
- Green finance is crucial for transitioning agriculture away from carbon-intensive practices.
- Globalization necessitates innovative financial solutions for agricultural sustainability.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the impact of green finance (GF) on agricultural carbon emissions (ACE).
- To analyze the mediating roles of digital infrastructure (DI) and green technological innovation (GTI).
- To provide policy recommendations for China's agricultural sector.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from 207 Chinese cities spanning 2006-2022.
- Employed a fixed-effect model to analyze the relationship between green finance and agricultural carbon emissions.
- Incorporated digital infrastructure and green technological innovation as mediating variables.
Main Results
- Green finance was found to significantly inhibit agricultural carbon emissions.
- The inhibitory effect of green finance was more pronounced in China's western regions.
- Digital infrastructure and green technological innovation demonstrated a significant mediating effect.
Conclusions
- Green finance is an effective tool for mitigating agricultural carbon emissions in China.
- Enhancing digital infrastructure and green technological innovation is vital for maximizing green finance's impact.
- Policy support for green finance is recommended to foster agricultural green transformation and achieve sustainable development goals.
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