The accelerating global climate crisis demands innovative and sustainable financial strategies to mitigate its impacts and facilitate the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Green finance and carbon neutrality are instrumental in this endeavor. Green finance entails financial investments directed towards sustainable development projects and initiatives that promote environmental benefits. Its growth is critical in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Simultaneously, the concept of carbon neutrality, which refers to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing or eliminating emissions entirely, has become a central goal for many governments and organizations worldwide. The urgent global challenge that this Research Topic aims to address is how to effectively integrate green finance strategies into our path towards achieving carbon neutrality. Despite the increasing importance of both these areas, there remains a significant knowledge gap on how they can synergistically drive a shift towards a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Moreover, the absence of standardized regulations and lack of broad understanding of these concepts have contributed to slower adoption and implementation rates than what is urgently required.

The goal of this Research Topic is to consolidate recent advancements, present innovative strategies, and highlight successful case studies in the nexus of green finance and carbon neutrality. This includes exploring novel financial instruments and models that encourage sustainable investments, comprehending the socio-economic impacts of moving towards a carbon-neutral economy, and showcasing policy mechanisms that have effectively integrated green finance and carbon neutrality. By amalgamating these insights, we aim to guide policymakers, inform business practices, stimulate further academic exploration, and ultimately accelerate the global journey towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

The scope of this Research Topic encompasses a broad range of themes at the intersection of green finance and carbon neutrality. We are particularly interested in empirical Original Research articles, in-depth Reviews of current literature, Policy and Practice Reviews, and case studies demonstrating the successful application of green finance strategies in achieving carbon neutrality. Potential topics include but are not limited to following areas:
• Development of innovative green financial instruments;
• Analysis of policy frameworks and regulations promoting carbon neutrality;
• Examination of the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors in investment decisions;
• Studies on the socio-economic impacts of transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy.

Manuscripts that provide novel insights, propose unique models, or offer critical perspectives on existing approaches are highly encouraged. By collating these diverse viewpoints, we aim to further enrich the dialogue on sustainable development and carbon neutrality.

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