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Towards ecological sustainability in GCC countries, the role of trade market diversification, economic growth, energy consumption, and foreign direct investment
The mounting interest in the environment has triggered scholars’ attention and effort to study the determinants of environmental degradation. Yet, a gap in the literature remains unexplored, environmental impacts of trade market diversification…
Does ESG performance promote ‘New Quality Productive Forces’ in China? From efficiency driven and innovation-driven perspectives
With the rapid advancement of corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, it is crucial to examine their effects on China’s pursuit of ‘New Quality Productive Forces’ from both efficiency-driven and innovation-driven perspectives.…
Revisiting transparency standards in investor–state dispute settlement vis-a-vis third-party funding: how much transparency is too much transparency?
This article examines the relationship between transparency and legitimacy in investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) jurisprudence, particularly in the context of Third-Party Funding (TPF). The initial section of the paper scrutinizes transparency…
ESG Performance and Economic Growth in BRICS Countries: A Dynamic ARDL Panel Approach
This study investigates the relationship between ESG performance and economic growth in BRICS nations from 2000 to 2020, aiming to understand how ESG practices influence development trajectories. By integrating economic theories with relevant…
Towards Sustainable Solutions: Advancing ESG Metrics in the Renewable Energy Sector
El sector de las energías renovables está experimentando una demanda sísmica a medida que las partes interesadas, los fondos soberanos y los gobiernos intensifican la presión para la transición de las fuentes de combustible tradicionales. Las…
Transición hacia la Sostenibilidad: Análisis de las Regulaciones de la UE sobre Plaguicidas y su Impacto en las Exportaciones Agrícolas Colombianas
Este artículo aborda los nuevos reglamentos adoptados por la Unión Europea sobre el uso de plaguicidas y pesticidas en el contexto del Pacto Verde Europeo. El artículo explora la Estrategia de la Granja a la Mesa y la propuesta reglamentaria "COM…
Spillover Effects of Government Subsidies On Outward Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence from China.
We examine the effect of government subsidies on outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Chinese listed firms. Based on a panel dataset covering Chinese listed firms from 2009 to 2021, our findings indicate that government subsidies can promote…
From Confrontation To Coexistence: An Appeal Opt-Out Arrangement As An Inclusive Approach To Revive The WTO Dispute Settlement System?
Resolving the crisis in the dispute settlement system is a priority issue for the reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Members have made sustained efforts in this regard. Since the Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12), discussions on…
Green jobs, skills needs and skills gaps in the green economy: Evidence from Lebanon and Tunisia
This paper is structured as follows. Section II gives an overview of drivers of green jobs and skills in Lebanon and Tunisia, Section III presents the methodology of the study, and Section IV analyses the demand in terms of green jobs and the supply…
Navigating sustainability: how export diversification influences ecological footprints in developed and developing countries
Environmental sustainability has become a critical global challenge, driving researchers and policymakers to explore solutions that balance economic growth with ecological preservation. As nations strive to achieve the United Nations Sustainable…