Population Aging and Environmental Degradation: A systematic review and future research avenue

Nabila Ahmad; Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan; Noor Zahirah Mohd Sidek; Mahadzir Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6957

Authors

Nabila Ahmad Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Malaysia
Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Malaysia
Noor Zahirah Mohd Sidek Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Malaysia
Mahadzir Ismail Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6957

Keywords:

Population Aging, Environmental Degradation, Developed and Developing Countries, Demography, Systematic Review

Abstract

This paper presents a systematic review of the relationship between population aging and environmental degradation, a complex and interdisciplinary topic. Focusing on existing studies and identifying gaps in the literature, the paper underscores the crucial need to understand the environmental implications of aging populations in developed and developing countries. The review highlights the research trend, emphasizing the interconnectedness of population aging and environmental issues across various disciplines. The paper proposes future research avenues to explore the complex interactions between aging demographics and environmental degradation.

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