Impact of urbanization growth on Malaysia C02 emissions / Izzatul Ismah Abdul Hamid

The study relating to the impact of urbanization growth on carbon dioxide emissions by previous researcher is comprehensive. Urbanization happened as a result from modernization of social and economy. It is pivotal for Malaysia to deeply investigate the linkage between urbanization growth and carbon dioxide (C02) emissions so that Malaysia can achieve its target to reduce pollution. Environmental Transition Theory (ETT), Compact City Theory (CCT) and Ecological Modernization Theory (EMT), are used in order to gain a better understanding towards the impact of urbanization growth on Malaysia C02 emissions throughout the period of 1971 to 2014. This study aims to discover the dynamic impact of GDP per capita, urban population growth and financial development on C02 emissions. This study expects that increase in economic growth and urban population growth will cause increase in carbon dioxide emissions. As for financial development, it has negative relationship with carbon dioxide emissions. In this regards, the findings in this research paper perhaps generate some knowledge and could support policymakers in managing urbanization thus implement ways to reduce emissions at the same time sustaining development.