Drivers and influencing mechanisms of agricultural carbon emissions in rural China: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Abstract

This research compares the findings of previous papers on agricultural carbon emission in rural China and analyzes the potential driving factors and influencing factors and mechanisms in a meta-analysis. In this paper, we also derive and elaborate on common economic, technological, policy, and social factors that affect agricultural carbon emissions based on a synthesis of published articles in refereed journals from 2000 to 2023. A total of 1,971 documents concerning agricultural carbon emissions in rural China were discovered using keyword searches in the Scopus and CNKI databases. The findings show a constant growth in research production, indicating rising worldwide interest in agricultural carbon emissions in China. We identify influential keywords, authors, and nations that shape the research landscape, emphasizing current worldwide collaboration networks and developing research hotspots. Citation networks highlight the importance of distributing scientific results, particularly significant papers from various years. The study examines the factors influencing agricultural carbon emissions in rural China, providing valuable insights for policymakers and researchers aiming to develop sustainable practices and manage climate change in agriculture.