Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance
Creating an Efficient Market through Innovative Policies and Instruments
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Beschreibung
Sustainable investments, although not yet working under a comprehensive regulatory framework, represent a growing, worldwide phenomenon. Such growth reflects the renewed public and private interest in environmental issues such as climate change, poverty and financial inclusion, as well as growing support from conscious investors looking to finance environmental and social initiatives. However, despite the interest that sustainable investments are gaining among governors, investors and practitioners, important challenges remain that must be addressed.
Comprising a collection of research presented at the 2nd Social Impact Investments International Conference, this contributed volume offers a global analysis of the current state of the sustainable finance sector, proposing solutions to challenging obstacles and exploring topics including impact investing, social impact bonds and green banking. Providing real-life case studies from Europe, Latin America and Africa, this bookis an insightful and timely read for scholars interested in sustainable finance, social impact investing, development finance and alternative finance.Critically discusses prominent issues in the sustainable finance sector, covering a range of topics including the SDGs, impact investing and taxation
Proposes novel models and solutions to challenges facing sustainable finance, such as climate-smart agriculture and microfinance
Presents empirical case studies from across the globe, with a particular focus on Europe, Latin America and Africa
Critically discusses prominent issues in the sustainable finance sector, covering a range of topics including the SDGs, impact investing and taxation Proposes novel models and solutions to challenges facing sustainable finance, such as climate-smart agriculture and microfinance Presents empirical case studies from across the globe, with a particular focus on Europe, Latin America and Africa
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Mario La Torre
Themen in »Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance«
climate change environmental challenges sustainable investment impact investment socially responsible investing sustainable development goals SDGs impact bonds social impact bonds green bonds green banking microfinance alternative finance social entrepreneurship financial inclusion