Handbook of Research on Global Aspects of Sustainable Finance in Times of Crises

Sustainable finance has been one of the emerging areas of finance in the last decade. With its emphasis on environmental, social, and governance as focal points in decision-making processes, it can help to improve social well-being while also supporting sustainable recovery. Furthermore, when practiced appropriately, it has the potential to avoid financial crises. Focusing on sustainable finance, responsible banking, responsible insurance, and responsible public finance can thus drive economic resiliency and must be examined from a pre-, post-, and during-crisis period in order to effectively avoid such circumstances in the future. Global Aspects of Sustainable Finance in Times of Crises discusses theory and concepts, focuses on practices and strategies, addresses the recent challenges and trends, and presents future prospects regarding sustainable finance. It provides a comprehensive look at sustainable finance in a variety of contexts and fields and discusses contemporary issues in light of crises such as the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering a wide range of topics such as climate finance, green finance, and microfinance, it is ideal for corporate managers, portfolio managers, investors, finance professionals, accountants, government officials, financial analysts, researchers, practitioners, academicians, students, and policymakers.