The Impact of Climate Change on Green Total Factor Productivity

• 1、Institute of Innovation and Talent Development,Wuhan University of Science and Technology
• 2、School of Management, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, PR China

Abstract：As global climate change intensifies, economies are facing unprecedented challenges. In this context, Green Total Factor Productivity (GTFP), as a core indicator for measuring resource use efficiency and environmental impact, plays a crucial role in assessing how economic systems respond to climate change and achieve sustainable development. This study uses climate and economic data from 30 provinces in China for the period 2013-2022, constructs an SBM-ML model with super-efficiency, and conducts empirical analysis using a basic regression model. The results indicate that climate change has a significant impact on GTFP, particularly in regions with frequent high temperatures and extreme weather events. Additionally, the study finds that investment in R&D and optimization of industrial structure can mitigate, to some extent, the negative effects of climate change. Finally, this paper proposes policy suggestions such as formulating climate adaptation policies, increasing research and development investment, and adjusting industrial structure to proThe Impact of Climate Change on Green Total Factor Productivitymote green development, in order to facilitate sustainable economic development..?????

Keywords： Environmental Economics；Climate Change Green Total Factor Productivity Sustainable Development；SBM-ML Model?????