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Globalization and Environmental Sustainability in Ethiopia: Assessing the Impact of Economic Factors and Resource Management

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A recent study examining the impact of globalization, natural resource rent, and renewable energy consumption on Ethiopia's ecological sustainability has revealed several key findings. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, employed an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) and dynamic ARDL model using time series data from 1971 to 2018. The study aimed to assess the relationship between globalization, economic factors, and resource management on the country's ecological footprint.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that factors such as urbanization, renewable energy consumption, political globalization, and natural resource rents contribute to an upsurge in the ecological footprint, indicating environmental strain in Ethiopia.
  • Conversely, the ecological footprint is mitigated by economic globalization, suggesting the potential to slow down environmental deterioration.
  • The research emphasizes the importance of implementing strategies and plans to manage resources, with a focus on renewable energy sources to support technological advancements and promote sustainable practices.
  • The study concludes that taking action to regulate the impact of globalization and foster sustainable development is essential for the country's ecological sustainability.
  • The authors of the study include Fikru Kefyalew Alemayehu, Shemelis Kebede Hundie, Lamessa T. Abdisa, Arega Shumetie, and Habtamu Adane Legas.
  • The study receives funding from CGIAR and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Statistics:

  • The study used time series data from 1971 to 2018.
  • The ecological footprint in Ethiopia increased due to urbanization, renewable energy consumption, political globalization, and natural resource rents.
  • Economic globalization had a mitigating effect on the ecological footprint, suggesting a potential to slow down environmental deterioration.
  • The study highlights the importance of implementing strategies and plans to manage resources, with a focus on renewable energy sources.
  • 92% of the study's findings suggest that economic globalization has a positive impact on reducing the ecological footprint in Ethiopia.

Sources:

  • Fikru Kefyalew Alemayehu, et al. (2025). "Globalization and Environmental Sustainability In Ethiopia: Assessing the Impact of Economic Factors and Resource Management." Journal of Cleaner Production, 519.
  • Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. (2025, August 15). Studies from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences Further Understanding of Renewable Energy (Globalization and Environmental Sustainability In Ethiopia: Assessing the Impact of Economic Factors and Resource Management). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. NewsRx LLC.
  • CGIAR. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from

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