Sustainable finance and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Title

Sustainable finance and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Creator

Tayal, Mahak; Chopra, Puja

Description

Sustainable finance plays a vital and crucial role in the development of nations and the economic growth of countries, particularly in emerging economies. Notwithstanding its significance, integrating sustainability into financial and operational strategies remains a challenge and an obstacle toward achieving broader societal goals. This chapter explores the development of financial strategies that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to foster improved economic growth, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced social well-being. By addressing key SDGs such as responsible consumption and production, decent work and economic growth, and climate action, the research identifies successful pathways to balance financial viability with sustainability objectives. The study examines various financial mechanisms, including green financing, impact investing, and government subsidies, to evaluate their potential in driving sustainable practices across industries. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Community Climate Justice and Sustainable Development;pp.19-42

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Tayal M., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Chopra P., Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833730621-6; 979-833730619-3;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0619-3.ch002

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