Sustainable Finance and Climate Risk

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable finance has rapidly emerged as a central component of modern financial systems, reflecting growing concerns about climate change, environmental degradation, and social responsibility. Although the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making has progressed considerably, significant challenges remain in the measurement, pricing, and management of sustainability-related risks within financial markets.

This Special Issue aims to promote rigorous theoretical and empirical research that enhances the understanding of sustainable finance and climate risk. In particular, contributions are invited that examine how financial markets incorporate climate-related risks, how ESG factors affect asset pricing and portfolio allocation, and how financial instruments such as green bonds and carbon markets contribute to financial stability and economic resilience.

Despite recent progress, a comprehensive framework for incorporating sustainability considerations into financial theory and practice is still developing. This Special Issue welcomes studies that address this gap through approaches to risk assessment, financial regulation, and corporate sustainability practices.

Interdisciplinary research combining finance, economics, and risk analysis is encouraged. Both theoretical and empirical contributions are welcome.

Dr. Hafiz M. Sohail
Dr. Indre Siksnelyte-Butkiene
Guest Editors

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