This study investigates the impact of digital inclusive finance on agricultural carbon emissions in China from 2011 to 2021. Findings reveal an inverted U-shaped nonlinear relationship, where emissions initially increase then decrease as digital finance scales. Agricultural green cooperatives weaken this emission reduction effect, while human capital accumulation enhances it. Policy recommendations include promoting low-carbon strategies, developing suitable financial products for agricultural cooperatives, and strengthening farmer education.

Hanjin Li, Hu Tian, Xinyu Liu, Jiansheng You