Economics & Finance

Electronic Commerce Management for Business

Green Finance and Sustainable Development Goals
Editors: Vikas Garg, PhD
Krishnendu Ghosh, PhD
Ronita Ram, PhD

Green Finance and Sustainable Development Goals

Now on Press
Pub Date: Forthcoming October 2026
Hardback Price: $180 US | £140 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779642301
E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-231-8
Pages: 276 pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: Electronic Commerce Management for Business
Notes: 8 color and 7 b/w illustrations

The pressing challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequities have elevated the discourse on sustainable development to unprecedented heights. In this context, the integration of green finance within the framework of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has emerged as a critical pathway to address these global imperatives. This new book, Green Finance and Sustainable Development Goals, delves into the intricate interplay between financial mechanisms and sustainable development, offering a comprehensive exploration of how financial markets, instruments, and policies can be harnessed to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world.

Structured to provide a holistic understanding of green finance and its alignment with the SDGs, the book first lays the groundwork by elucidating the fundamental principles of green finance and the SDGs, tracing their evolution, significance, and the synergies between them. It goes on to look at specific financial instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and impact investing, illustrating how these tools are mobilized to fund sustainable initiatives.

The book also addresses the regulatory frameworks and policy environments that are essential for fostering a robust green finance ecosystem. Case studies from various regions and sectors provide practical insights into the successes and challenges encountered in implementing green finance strategies. These real-world examples highlight the innovative approaches taken by governments, financial institutions, and businesses to integrate sustainability into their operations and investments.

The interdisciplinary nature of this book reflects the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in aligning finance with sustainable development. With contributions from experts in finance, economics, environmental science, and policy studies to ensure a well-rounded perspective, this book a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone committed to advancing sustainable development.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Green Fintech: Growing Profits and Going Green!
Divyesh Kumar, Sireesha Nanduri, H. K. Manjula

2. Factors Affecting the Performance of ESG Reporting: A Study on Select PSEs in India
Sudipta Saha Roy

3. Role of Green Finance in Positioning Financial Practices with Sustainability Goals
Herpreet Kaur

4. Identifying the Risks Connected with Green Finance and Developing Policies to Address Them
Badal Barai

5. The Green Finance Nexus: Unveiling Mechanisms for Environmental Sustainability
Princi Gupta

6. Fintech and Green Finance: Status of Indian Climate Financing
Pinisetty Ram Kishore and Raghavendra

7. Addressing Protection Gaps in Developing Countries: The Role of Private-Public Partnership in Insurance Risk Pools in Mitigating Natural Disaster Vulnerabilities
Wayne Fong

8. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Reporting Towards Sustainable Development
Mohammed Machrouhi

9. Enabling Green Finance in Developing Nations: Significance, Opportunities, and Consequences for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, an Ecosystem Services Values Assessment in Morocco’s Protected Areas: A Case Study of Ifrane National Park
Oumayma Sadgui, Abdellatif Khattabi, and Mohamed Moukhliss

10. Money in the Digital Age: Exploring the Influence of Financial Technology and Digital Currencies
Princi Gupta

11. Global Insights, Indian Innovations: The Fintech Revolution for Inclusive Growth in Financial Services
Neeru Sidana, J. Shree Nidhi, Lavanya Rathi, and Richa Goel

12. Linkage of Green Finance and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, a Bibliometric Analysis
Neha Puri and Anindita Chakravorty

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Vikas Garg, PhD
Associate Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Noida, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

Vikas Garg, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Management at the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Noida, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He has more than 20 years of experience with over 10 PhD scholars under his guidance. He has published numerous research papers in various Scopus- and ABDC-indexed international and national journals. He is acting as Associate Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment (indexed in the WoS and Scopus). He is also acting as the Book Series Editor with Taylor and Francis for two book series: Technology Innovations: Strategies for Business Sustainability and Growth and Emerging Trends in Technology in Management and Commerce, and one with Apple Academic Press for Electronic Commerce Management for Business. He has been working with new innovative ideas in the field of patents and copyrights. He has been the lead organizer in conducting various international conferences, workshops, and case study competitions, including those affiliated with IEEE. He has been conferred with many national and international awards for being the best academician, researcher, and employee.

Krishnendu Ghosh, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Management, Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Krishnendu Ghosh, PhD, is currently associated with the School of Management at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, as Associate Professor and Area Chair of Accounting and Finance. He has more than 20 years of teaching experience at different top-level undergraduate and postgraduate academic institutions in India. Dr. Ghosh has also been an active contributor in publications in many reputed national and international journals. He has also edited books and has attended several seminars, conferences, and workshops and has also presented research papers at different national and international conferences. He is a regular reviewer for many reputed international journals.

Ronita Ram, PhD
Associate Professor of Accounting, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK

Ronita Ram PhD, is an Associate Professor in Accounting at the Henley Business School, University of Reading, United Kingdom, and currently serves as Director of the Henley Centre for Accounting, Regulation & Practice. Her research focuses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), sustainability reporting, and climate-related disclosure issues. She is a member of the Academic Advisory Group and the Sustainability Working Group of the UK Endorsement Board. Dr. Ram holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Sydney, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Information Systems from the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. She is also a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and previously worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Fiji. She has published her research in several international journals such as Abacus and Business Strategy and the Environment. Dr. Ram also currently serves as an Associate Editor for Accounting in Europe and as a Screening Editor for Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.




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