Transitioning to Sustainable Energy and Enhanced Environmental Quality in Somalia

As Somalia navigates its path toward sustainable development, this study explores the interplay between renewable energy, trade openness, globalisation, and environmental sustainability. Using annual data from 1990 to 2019 and employing advanced econometric models, the study reveals a significant long-run relationship among these factors. Findings indicate that renewable energy enhances environmental quality, making it a viable solution for Somalia’s sustainable growth. However, trade openness negatively impacts environmental quality in both short- and long-run scenarios, while globalisation presents mixed effects. The study underscores the urgent need for well-defined renewable energy policies, leveraging globalisation for sustainable investments, and enforcing stringent environmental regulations. These insights offer a strategic roadmap for policymakers aiming to balance economic progress with ecological sustainability in fragile economies like Somalia.

Keywords: Renewable energy, Trade openness, Globalisation, Environmental degradation, Clean energy, Sustainable growth