EPRA International Journal of Economic Growth and Environmental Issues(EGEI)

THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF AN INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL INTENTION TOWARDS THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOUR THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDE AND EMOTIONAL AFFINITY TOWARD NATURE

2024-02-08T15:41:49+00:00

This research's primary objective is to investigate the mediating role of environmental intention between individuals' environmental attitudes, their emotional affinity towards nature, and environmentally responsive behaviour. Through a meticulous analysis of the complex dynamics between these variables, the study underscores the ability of individuals to be motivated to embrace more conscientious environmental behaviours by a profound affinity for nature and favourable environmental perspectives. The results of this research are anticipated to emphasise the importance of environmental intention as a critical factor in encouraging sustainable behaviours. It will provide valuable insights into environmental responsive behaviour can be influenced by recollections of previous encounters with nature and individual perspectives. This research contributes to the continuous dialogue surrounding improving ecological consciousness and societal accountability. It posits that strategically targeting interventions capitalising on the interplay between attitude, emotional affinity, and intention can promote positive environmental behaviours

NEOLIBERAL URBAN GROWTH AND THE SHOCK CITY OF GURUGRAM-A SPATIO TEMPORAL ANALYSIS

2024-02-20T05:07:40+00:00

The land-use transformations have been the dominant factor in the growth story of Gurgaon in the last three decades. Gurugram has emerged as an ‘edge city’ to Delhi with suburbanization features depicting the phenomenon of “Urban Doughnut”, with the transformation of agricultural land into residential and commercial spaces. This newly built region of Gurugram is the center of producers’ services such as financial and accountancy for the region. It also acts as the hub for ‘new industrial space’ geography and destination for the service sector outsourcing. The technological connectivity of the city with the world’s metropolis gives it an edge over self-propelling urban growth in the city region apart from the influence of spatial proximity to Delhi. The neoliberal transformations in the landuse have the backing of local government policies and the City growth generally follows the formal planning documents of the city. The city has been built on the agricultural land of the hinterland villages which leads to the socio-economic transformations in the interstitial space of these villages.

THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND CARBON EMISSIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AND WEST AFRICA REGIONS: THE INTERVENING ROLE OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

2024-03-07T18:36:57+00:00

The study compares the regions of West and Southern Africa to assess the effect of foreign direct investment and financial development on carbon emissions. Panel data analysis was used in the study to look at the effects in 10 West African countries and 7 Southern African countries. The study employed dynamic panel data estimation techniques, particularly the panel quantile regression method and the generalised method of moment two-step (GMM) method estimation. These techniques were applied to ascertain the extent of the effects and guarantee a trustworthy inference. The results show that financial development has a positive effect on carbon emissions while foreign direct investment has a negative impact on carbon emissions. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis exists in Southern Africa. Given the evidence showing that increased domestic credit to private entities is associated with higher carbon emissions, the study recommends that both regions consider green policies.