Green Economics, Finance and Climate Justice

Green Economics, Finance and Climate Justice

Innovative Solutions for a Resilient and Equitable World

This book argues for the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to the climate crisis by bridging scientific progress, policy, and finance. It offers a comprehensive framework for achieving climate justice through green economics, sustainable financing, and equitable adaptation measures. Despite progress, global emissions continue to rise, and adaptation efforts remain inconsistent. The book assesses these gaps and proposes aligning economic incentives, financial instruments, and governance structures with climate goals.

Addressing the unequal burden of climate change, the volume further discusses mechanisms for inclusive green finance and equitable adaptation strategies. It also examines the impact of climate change on public health, advocating for integrated frameworks that prioritize prevention and resilience. The book calls for a shift from project-based funding to portfolio-level investments in clean energy and reforestation. Combining technology, social sciences, and economics, the book promotes community-driven solutions and effective communication strategies to strenghten informed, coordinated action toward a sustainable future.

This book argues for the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to the climate crisis by bridging scientific progress, policy, and finance. It offers a comprehensive framework for achieving climate justice through green economics, sustainable financing, and equitable adaptation measures. Despite progress, global emissions continue to rise, and adaptation efforts remain inconsistent. The book assesses these gaps and proposes aligning economic incentives, financial instruments, and governance structures with climate goals.

Addressing the unequal burden of climate change, the volume further discusses mechanisms for inclusive green finance and equitable adaptation strategies. It also examines the impact of climate change on public health, advocating for integrated frameworks that prioritize prevention and resilience. The book calls for a shift from project-based funding to portfolio-level investments in clean energy and reforestation. Combining technology, social sciences, and economics, the book promotes community-driven solutions and effective communication strategies to strenghten informed, coordinated action toward a sustainable future.

Highlights

• Bridges the gap between science, policy, and finance for comprehensive climate solutions Promotes equitable adaptation and inclusive green finance for vulnerable communities Advocates for integrated climate-health frameworks to enhance public health resilience

Über den Autor

Meltem Ince Yenilmez is a Professor of Economics at Izmir Democracy University, Türkiye, specializing in gender and labor economics. Her research interests include gender, feminist theory, discrimination, and care work.

Meral Uzunoz Altan is a Professor of Economics at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye. She focuses on microeconomics, food economics, gender and identity economics, as well as competition and regulation economics.