From Energy Diversity to Environmental Resilience: The Role of Government Efficiency in Shaping Ecological Footprint in Bangladesh

Shewly Bala (), Tasnova Jerin Ulfat (), Hemel Hossain (), Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al Absy (), Mohammad Ridwan (), Abdul Rahim Ridzuan () and Jaheer Mukthar K.P. ()
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Shewly Bala: Department of Finance, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tasnova Jerin Ulfat: Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hemel Hossain: Masters in Bank Management, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al Absy: Accounting and Financial Science Department, College of Administrative and Financia Science. Gulf University, Sanad 26489, Kingdom of Bahrain
Mohammad Ridwan: Department of Economics, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh
Abdul Rahim Ridzuan: Institute for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (IBDAAI), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia & Centre for Economic Development and Policy (CEDP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia & Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Selangor, Malaysia
Jaheer Mukthar K.P.: Department of Economics, Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous, Bengaluru, India

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2025, vol. 15, issue 4, 189-203

Abstract: Given the significance of governmental stability, energy usage, and economic development in improving ecosystem health, it is essential to analyze the interrelationship among rise in GDP, energy dynamics, government effectiveness, and ecological footprint (EF). This study utilized Bangladesh's annual data from 1995-2021. The investigation applied the ADF, PP, and DF-GLS unit root tests to assure the existence of unit root issues in the dataset. The ARDL bound testing methodology was utilized to explore the effect of independent factors on the EF in both short and long-term. The outcomes reveal that GDP expansion substantially elevates EF in both the short term and the long term. Conversely, both government effectiveness and the consumption of sustainable power show a significant negative correlation with EF over both time periods, suggesting that these factors positively influence the health of the ecosystem. Furthermore, the use of non-renewable energy and urbanization show a positive connection with EF in both time periods, highlighting their significant influence on ecological condition in Bangladesh. The ARDL model's validity was affirmed via FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR estimate methods. The analysis advocates for the implementation of legal rules to facilitate a green environment, enhance the use of clear electricity, promote stable governance, and higher funds in sustainable energy to minimize pollutants and attain sustainability in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Energy Use; Government Effectiveness; Ecological Footprint; ARDL; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.18955

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