The Relationship Research between Biodiversity Conservation and Economic Growth: From Multi-Level Attempts to Key Development

Yutong Zhang, Wei Zhou and Danxue Luo ()
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Yutong Zhang: School of Business and Tourism Management, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
Wei Zhou: Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming 650221, China
Danxue Luo: Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming 650221, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 4, 1-19

Abstract: The relationship between biodiversity and economic growth is a topic that still needs to be considered in a volatile global environment. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis of this topic can help scholars understand the current state of research and topical issues. Based on CiteSpace and Pajek, this paper fully does this study from the perspectives of authors, journals, countries, keywords, regions, and path analysis. Through this research, we find that: (1) the number of publications and citations in the literature about biodiversity and economic growth research have increased significantly; (2) scholars oppose unrestricted economic growth and advocate for the protection of the environment and biodiversity. Ecological environment protection and economic development are win-win relationships. (3) The keyword analysis revealed that a current research hotspot is the question of how to develop the economy while preserving ecological diversity. (4) Developed countries or regions are pioneers in studying the relationship between biodiversity and economic growth, and they have progressively led and driven the development of research in this field. The main purpose of this study is to provide guidance to researchers, and those interested in biodiversity and economic growth.

Keywords: biodiversity conservation; economic growth; environmental protection; treatment and supervision; bibliometrics analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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