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Harnessing Digital Finance for Sustainability and Equity in Marine and Seaside Economies

Title
Harnessing Digital Finance for Sustainability and Equity in Marine and Seaside Economies
Creator
Singh, Shalini; Singh, Pooja; Pandey, Samriddhi; Yadav, Shubhanker
Description
The integration of digital finance into marine and seaside economies offers transformative potential to foster sustainability, equity, and economic growth. This chapter explores the role of financial technology (FinTech) in addressing the unique challenges faced by coastal and marine industries, including resource depletion, economic instability, and socio-environmental disparities. It highlights how innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile financial platforms can enhance financial inclusion for coastal communities, streamline investment in sustainable marine projects, and promote transparent governance. Through case studies and data-driven analysis, the chapter investigates global best practices where digital finance has enabled resource optimisation, resilience in the face of climate change, and support for blue economy initiatives. By examining the interplay of technology, finance, and sustainability, this chapter aims to provide actionable insights into leveraging digital finance for building resilient and equitable marine ecosystems, contributing to a sustainable blue economy. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Source
World Sustainability Series;Volume;Part F794;pp.107-125
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Subject
Artificial intelligence (AI); Blockchain; Blue economy governance; Digital finance; Financial technology (FinTech); Marine economies; Seaside economies; Sustainable blue economy; Sustainable development
Coverage
Singh S., Assistant Professor, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Singh P., Freelancer, Researcher, Gujarat, India; Pandey S., Student, BCOM (Applied Finance and Analytics), School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Yadav S., Assistant Professor, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 21997373;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Singh, Shalini; Singh, Pooja; Pandey, Samriddhi; Yadav, Shubhanker, “Harnessing Digital Finance for Sustainability and Equity in Marine and Seaside Economies,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 20, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24041.

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