Green Bonds and Climate Change Mitigation

Dear Colleagues,

In the forthcoming decades, climate change will pose risks to society not only in the form of natural disasters, but also in the form of economic challenges to business models and the entire financial system. As acknowledged in the COP 21, the essential transition to a low-greenhouse-gas-emission economy requires substantial investment in long-term financial resources and the utilization of appropriate financial instruments for that purpose. Green bonds are distinctive sustainability-oriented fixed-income financial instruments that are intended to raise funds earmarked by the issuer for environmentally friendly projects consistent with a climate-resilient economy. To better understand the importance of green bonds in climate change mitigation, it is essential to explore the benefits and risks concerning firms, institutions, governments and markets.

We are therefore delighted to invite you to submit studies that enhance our understanding of green bonds in the context of climate change mitigation. Both theoretical and empirical papers are encouraged in areas that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

(1) The importance of the green bonds instrument in mitigating climate change across levels such as firms, institutions, governments and markets.

(2) The relationship between conventional assets and the green bonds instrument.

(3) The impact of the green bonds on conventional and renewable energy to address climate change.

(4) The economic impact of policies promoting the green bonds market.

(5) Demystifying green bonds.

(6) Green bonds and climate financial instruments.

(7) Green bonds and responsible investment instrument (SRI).

We look forward to receiving your contributions,

Dr. Andrea Ugolini
Guest Editor

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