دور مصادر الطاقة البديلة في تعزيز التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر ـ في اقتصادات مختارة مع إمكانية الإفادة منها في العراق

Rp-The Role of Alternative Energy Sources in Promoting the Transition to a Green Economy – in Selected Economies with Potential Applications in Iraq.pdf

Alternative energy sources are vital elements in achieving sustainable development and promoting the transition to a green economy, which aims to reduce the negative environmental impacts of various economic activities. The significance of this research lies in illustrating the role and importance of alternative and renewable energy as a tool for transitioning to a green economy, protecting the environment, enhancing energy security, and supporting the national economy. It also examines the successful experiences of certain countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, the United States, and Iraq. The research aims to clarify the role of alternative energy sources in enhancing the transition to a green economy by analyzing the experiences of the selected countries, identifying the key factors that contributed to the success of these experiences, and exploring how Iraq can benefit from international experiences in the field of alternative energy. It also aims to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the country in moving towards a green economy using renewable energy sources, as well as providing practical recommendations for decision-makers in Iraq to develop effective policies and strategies to promote the use of alternative energy sources. This contributes to achieving the goals of a green economy and improving environmental and economic conditions in the country. The research is based on the hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between the increased use of alternative energy sources and the transition to a green economy, as reliance on renewable energy leads to reduced carbon emissions and improved environmental quality. This can be achieved through supportive government policies for alternative energy sources, such as financial incentives and environmental regulations, which play a crucial role in enhancing the transition to a green economy in the selected countries. These strategies can also be applied in Iraq, benefiting from successful international experiences in the field of alternative energy, thereby overcoming local challenges and enhancing the sustainability of the economy through the implementation of similar strategies that are compatible with national conditions. The research employed a descriptive methodology based on both inductive and deductive approaches by describing and analyzing the role of alternative energy sources in the transition to a green economy in some selected economies, focusing on the potential benefits for Iraq. Additionally, it utilized a quantitative and econometric approach through the ARDL model. The findings indicate that alternative energy in the United Arab Emirates is positively correlated with the green economy. In the United States, the ARDL estimation revealed that CO2 emissions are inversely related to renewable energy consumption, which is consistent with economic theory. In the short and long run in the United States, renewable energy consumption is also inversely related to CO2 emissions, although there were differences in the short run. Furthermore, alternative energy sources account for 88% of the impact on the green economy in the UAE, compared to 57% in Brazil and 73% in the United Arab Emirates.