DOĞRUDAN YABANCI SERMAYE YATIRIMLARININ KARBON EMİSYONU ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ: BRICS-T ÜLKELERİ İÇİN PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 2, 229 - 239, 30.09.2025

Tuğba Konuk

https://doi.org/10.31200/makuubd.1646293

Abstract

Bu çalışma, BRICS-T ülkelerinde doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımlarının (DYY) karbon emisyonları (CO2) üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Küreselleşmenin hız kazandığı son yıllarda, özellikle gelişmekte olan ülkeler yabancı yatırımları teşvik ederek ekonomik büyümeyi hedeflemektedir. Ancak bu yatırımların çevresel sürdürülebilirlik üzerindeki etkisi belirsizdir. Çalışmada panel veri analizi yöntemi kullanılarak 2000-2020 dönemi incelenmiş ve DYY’nin CO₂ emisyonlarını artırdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu bulgu, özellikle “Kirlilik Cenneti Hipotezi” ile uyumlu olup, gelişmekte olan ülkelerin çevresel düzenlemelerinin yetersizliği nedeniyle daha fazla karbon emisyonuna yol açtığını göstermektedir. Politika önerileri kapsamında, çevresel düzenlemelerin güçlendirilmesi, yeşil teknoloji transferinin teşvik edilmesi ve sürdürülebilir yatırımların artırılması gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır.

Keywords

Doğrudan Yabancı Sermaye Yatırımları , Karbon Emisyonu , BRICS-T Ülkeleri

THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON CARBON EMISSIONS: PANEL DATA ANALYSIS FOR BRICS-T COUNTRIES

Abstract

This study examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on carbon emissions (CO₂) in BRICS-T countries. In recent years, as globalization has accelerated, developing countries in particular have sought to stimulate economic growth by encouraging foreign investment. However, the impact of these investments on environmental sustainability remains unclear. Using panel data analysis, the study examined the period from 2000 to 2020 and concluded that FDI increases CO₂ emissions. This finding is consistent with the “Pollution Paradise Hypothesis,” indicating that developing countries' inadequate environmental regulations lead to higher carbon emissions. Policy recommendations emphasize the need to strengthen environmental regulations, encourage green technology transfer, and increase sustainable investments.

Keywords

Foreign Direct Investment , Carbon Emissions , BRICS-T Countries

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