Resilient Horizons: Renewable Energy's Strategic Intervention in G7 Nations for Environmental Stability amidst Geopolitical Challenges

Mehmood U., Radulesku M., Balsalobre Lorente D., Nassani A. A., Belascu L.

Environmental Modeling and Assessment, vol.31, no.1, pp.171-187, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10666-025-10066-6
  • Journal Name: Environmental Modeling and Assessment
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aqualine, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, Greenfile, Pollution Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.171-187
  • Keywords: Economic complexity, Environmental quality, G7, Geopolitical risk, MMQR, Renewable energy
  • Open Archive Collection: Article
  • Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The globe is currently dealing with serious environmental and climate-related problems, including energy shortages, ecosystem collapse, and global warming. In this regard, the study used the Method of Moment Quantile Regression (MMQR) to carefully examine the effects of geopolitical risks (GPR), economic complexity (EC), renewable energy (RE), and nuclear energy on the environmental impact of the Group of Seven (G7) countries. Data from 1995 to 2022 were chosen for this study. The findings show that trade (TR) and RE greatly lessen the ecological footprint in nations with lower quantiles. Economic complexity negatively impacts the ecological footprint, and this effect gets more prominent as the ecological footprint's quantile increases. Furthermore, the impact of GPR on the ecological footprint is mitigated by RE. Risks related to geopolitics aid in the expansion of the ecological footprint. This study has carried out a thorough investigation of G7 environmental concerns, providing innovative viewpoints and suggestions for accomplishing objectives linked to the efficient use of energy, the mitigation of climate change, and the enhancement of the ecological environment. The results of this study will direct G7 officials toward the adoption of more potent environmental protection policies, helping to build a more sustainable future.