Since the appearance of COVID-19 at the beginning of 2020, the pandemic has undeniably wreaked havoc on global trade, profoundly affecting people's lives and having a significant impact on economic growth worldwide. Many people regard COVID-19 as 'the fury of nature.' However, there are still ongoing critical problems facing the world that have not cooled down even in the context of the pandemic, one of which is climate change. The recent unusual and extreme weather conditions have thrust climate change into the media limelight and to the forefront of the public agenda. Nowadays, climate change is receiving special attention from many organizations, countries and governments worldwide because of its profound influence on the global economy and people's lives. Natural disasters and prolonged drought can destroy infrastructure; threaten crops, food production, as well as people's lives; and lead to mass migration. The effects of climate change are evident everywhere globally and appear to be more severe than ever before.Handbook of Environmental and Green Finance contains conceptual, empirical, and policy papers, using quantitative and qualitative methods alike, that provide an insightful and timely read for researchers, investors, and policymakers interested in sustainable finance, development finance, and alternative finance to combat climate change. Throughout this book, readers are offered a global analysis of the current state of the sustainable finance sector and provided with potential solutions to addressing obstacles in this field.

Green finance plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development by mobilizing financial resources towards environmentally sustainable projects. It enables the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, which is essential for achieving global climate goals. Green Finance and Sustainable Development Goals explores how, by aligning financial investments with sustainable development objectives, green finance can contribute to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The first part of the book examines the connection between climate change and green finance in emerging markets and developing countries, with a particular focus on the impact of globalization and financial development on climate change. The second part of the book focuses on environmental disclosure, standards, and their relevance, with a specific focus on how European countries have implemented green finance to support sustainable development and achieve their climate goals. In the third and final part of the book, the authors discuss green finance and sustainable development goals from a global perspective. They examine the role of finance and renewable energy transition in supporting sustainable economic development, and how this can be applied to green recovery in the post-COVID-19 era.The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the relationship between green finance and sustainable development goals, and offers insights and potential solutions for researchers, investors, and policymakers. It also includes real-life case studies, empirical analyses, and policy recommendations from scholars around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the challenges of climate change and sustainable finance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.