Call for papers: Special Issue on 'Climate Finance and Sustainable Development: Green Transition and Innovation under Carbon Neutrality Goals’

2025-03-24

Special Issue Context

As global climate challenges intensify, climate finance and sustainable development have become crucial drivers for achieving carbon neutrality goals. This Special Issue focuses on "Climate Finance and Sustainable Development: Green Transition and Innovation under Carbon Neutrality Goals," exploring how financial mechanisms can support low-carbon transitions and promote sustainable development.

Guest Editors

Assoc. Prof. Kai Wu, Central University of Finance and Economics, China

Dr. Jinxin Cui, Zhejiang Gongshang University, China

Dr. Emad Kazemzadeh, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Submission Guidelines

Manuscript type: Original research article, review, commentary, case study, etc.

How to Submit:

(1) Online Submission: https://ojs.acad-pub.com/index.php/FEFS/about/submissions

(2) Submission via Email: editorial-fefs@acad-pub.com

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Peer review: double-blind review

Scopes including but not limited to:

Impact of carbon neutrality policies on green finance development
Climate risk pricing and investment decision-making
Financial innovations for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Green bonds, carbon trading, and climate finance mechanisms and instruments
Energy transition financing mechanisms
ESG investments and climate risk disclosure
Sustainable supply chain finance
Financial support for green technology innovation
Climate adaptation financing in developing countries
Financial regulations and international cooperation under carbon neutrality goals
Climate Finance Innovation and Technology
Climate Finance Policy and Governance
Renewable energy and energy efficiency project financing strategies
Green infrastructure investments and their impact on sustainable cities

We look forward to your attention!