Addressing
the
urgent
need
to
resolve
energy
trilemma—balancing
security,
equity,
and
environmental
sustainability—is
pivotal
for
global
economy's
transition
towards
green
development.
This
study
investigates
role
of
financial
policy
(GFP)
in
enhancing
efficiency
across
Chinese
cities
from
2006
2021,
utilizing
a
spatial
double-difference
(SDID)
model.
Results
indicate
significant
enhancement
within
500-kilometre
radius
due
GFP,
attributed
optimizations
industrial
structure,
reductions
consumption,
advancements
innovation,
strengthened
regulations.
The
further
explores
GFP's
capacity
address
trilemma
by
improving
through
mechanism
testing
heterogeneity
analysis.
It
highlights
necessity
city-specific
applications,
providing
nuanced
insights
policymakers,
entities,
corporations
committed
sustainable
paper
acknowledges
certain
limitations
calls
in-depth
future
research
on
comprehensive
impact,
thereby
advancing
discourse
finance's
potential
mitigate
challenges.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
112, P. 105616 - 105616
Published: June 20, 2024
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
have
motivated
several
projects
and
policies
to
improve
sustainable
development.
Assessing
the
progress
made
in
fulfilling
these
goals
is
challenging,
particularly
specific
cases
like
urban
water
systems,
because
applied
methodologies
are
lacking.
This
research
proposes
a
methodology
for
assessing
using
SDGs
indicators.
The
was
validated
by
considering
SDG6
SDG12
real
systems
from
knowing
that
or
influence
of
decision
making
on
its
improvement
exists.
Eight
indicators
were
evaluated
120
case
studies
worldwide,
which
24
located
Spain.
global
results
showed
substantial
fair
four
two
indicators,
respectively.
revealed
alignment
between
both
assessments
contributes
benchmark
an
indicator's
progress,
will
facilitate
decision-making
process
as
whether
measures
should
be
taken
fulfilment
SDGs.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
intricate
relationship
between
urbanization
dynamics
and
development
of
green
finance
initiatives
in
Chinese
cities,
addressing
a
critical
gap
existing
literature.
Utilizing
pragmatic
research
paradigm,
we
employed
robust
quantitative
methodologies,
including
descriptive
statistics,
correlation
analysis,
Ordinary
Least
Squares
(OLS)
regression
to
evaluate
data
from
100
urban
centers
across
China.
Our
empirical
model
examines
how
influences
investments
environmental
outcomes,
highlighting
supportive
policy
environments'
mediating
role.
Key
findings
reveal
positive
rates
initiatives,
alongside
reciprocal
that
enhances
effective
formulation.
contributes
original
insights
into
complexities
finance,
demonstrating
alleviates
negative
impacts
promotes
economic
resilience.
The
provide
practical
implications
for
policymakers,
financial
institutions,
planners,
emphasizing
necessity
integrated
strategies
foster
sustainable
rapid
growth.
JEL
codes:
O18,
Q28,
R58,
H76
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
This
study
employs
a
mixed-methods
approach
to
investigate
the
role
of
sustainable
and
green
finance
in
advancing
UN
development
goals
(SDGs).
We
use
quantitative
bibliometric
methods
with
machine
learning-based
BERTopic
modeling
case
analysis
reveal
trends.
presents
cocitation
SDGs
visualize
interconnectedness
between
goals,
highlighting
central
SDG
13
(climate
action)
key
linkages
related
economic
growth
(SDG
8),
industry
infrastructure
9),
clean
energy
7),
environmental
sustainability
(SDGs
6,
15).
The
findings
indicate
that
innovations
such
as
fintech,
social
impact
bonds,
risk
models
are
crucial
for
facilitating
renewable
investment
mitigating
impacts.
identified
barriers
include
high
transaction
costs
insufficient
institutional
frameworks
developing
countries,
hindering
broader
adoption
tools.
Case
studies
from
South
Africa,
Brazil,
other
nations
have
examined
implementation
bonds
loans.
They
highlight
significant
efforts
by
stakeholders
these
financial
instruments
support
SDGs,
particularly
7,
13,
17
(partnerships).
However,
challenges
nascent
regulatory
environments,
market
barriers,
capacity
constraints
persist,
inhibiting
mainstream
integration.
Key
research
avenues
quantifying
needs,
tailoring
instruments,
derisking
mechanisms
foster
cross-sector
coordination
international
partnerships.
underscores
necessity
innovative
inclusive
mobilize
capital
flows
aligned
priorities
Global
South.
Future
directions
advanced
data
analytics,
adaptation
local
contexts,
technological
integration,
exploration
dimensions
finance.
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
institutions,
researchers,
emphasizing
driving
global
sustainability.
