Author(s)

Nathan Udoinyang

Affiliation(s)

Department of Economics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, 500102, Rivers State, Nigeria. 

Corresponding Author

Nathan Udoinyang

ABSTRACT

Agriculture is a key player in the economic growth of developing nations, with energy policies for climate change crucial for development. This study in Nigeria from 1965 to 2022 explores the impact of agriculture, non-renewable energy, trade openness, and economic growth on CO₂ emissions. The data was found to be stationary, and a long-term relationship was confirmed through ARDL analysis. Results showed that a 1% boost in agriculture productivity and trade openness increased CO₂ emissions by 0.42% and 0.20% respectively. Increased use of renewable energy helped reduce emissions, while economic growth also played a role. Implementing renewable energy, fostering a low-carbon economy, and implementing trade reforms and strong environmental policies will benefit the agriculture sector and green economy in Nigeria.

KEYWORDS

Agriculture; Environmental sustainability; International trade; Nigeria; Non-renewable energy

CITE THIS PAPER

Nathan Udoinyang. The impact of agriculture, non-renewable energy, international trade and economic growth on Nigeria environmental sustainability. Frontiers in Environmental Research. 2024, 2(2): 79-86. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/fer3009.

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