Uncovering the Green Energy Potential: Harnessing Trees as Capital for Carbon Emission Balance

The study emphasises how important it is for Green Capital tree plantations to sequester CO 2 , support biodiversity, and strengthen ecosystem resilience to mitigate climate change. In addition to addressing the shortcomings of conventional carbon reduction strategies, this natural and sustainable approach can support current mitigation efforts and promote green capital and environmental sustainability. It analyses data along four dimensions (awareness of the severity of climate change, perception of the value of trees, perceived necessity of taking action to plant trees, and intention to plant trees) using Structural Equation Modelling to provide guidance to use the Green Capital concept to mitigate CO 2 emissions efficiently. The findings (1) The Awareness of serious climate change had a strong effect on the Intention of tree plantations; (2) The respondents are cognisant of the benefits and necessity of forest growth but lacked financial support; (3) The findings delve into factors driving environmental stewardship, offering insights for promoting sustainability. It uncovers a gap between acknowledging the importance of tree planting as a Green Capital and actual engagement. The study seeks to stop deforestation and encourage planting trees for both commercial and environmental benefits. We encourage planting trees, balancing emissions, and investing in environmentally friendly solutions. Tree planting and other green capital initiatives provide an alternative, but financial support is essential, especially in developing countries. This study highlights the critical role of Green Capital tree plantations in sequestering CO 2 , enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening ecosystem resilience to mitigate climate change. By introducing a Green Capital model, this study presents a novel approach that integrates environmental sustainability with economic incentives to address the limitations of conventional carbon-reduction strategies. This natural and sustainable method not only supports existing mitigation efforts, but also fosters investment in green initiatives. In this research study, data across four key dimensions: awareness of the severity of climate change, perception of the value of trees, perceived necessity of tree planting, and intention to plant trees, were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings reveal that (1) awareness of severe climate change significantly influences the intention to engage in tree plantations; (2) while respondents recognise the benefits and necessity of forest expansion, financial constraints hinder participation; and (3) there is a gap between acknowledging tree planting as a Green Capital investment and actual involvement. By emphasising tree plantations as both environmental and commercial assets, this study proposes a strategic framework for balancing emissions and promoting sustainability. This underscores the need for financial support to facilitate the transition to Green Capital investment, particularly in developing countries. This study contributes to the existing literature by introducing the concept of Green Capital as an integrated and scalable solution for climate action and sustainable development.