Financing Regions Toward Sustainability In The Midst Of Climate Change Risks And Uncertainty

Author : Filipiak, Beata Zofia,Kordela, Dominika,Nawrolska, Izabela
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668476222

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Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty by Filipiak, Beata Zofia,Kordela, Dominika,Nawrolska, Izabela Pdf

Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty is a groundbreaking book edited by Beata Zofia Filipiak, Dominika Kordela, and Izabela Nawrolska from the University of Szczecin, Poland. The book provides a comprehensive guide to financing regions towards sustainability in the midst of climate change risks and uncertainty. With a focus on changes and challenges related to sustainable regional development, the book offers innovative solutions and good practices towards achieving sustainable development goals. The book is an indispensable tool for decision- makers and stakeholders seeking to effectively respond to the unfulfilled promises left to future generations in areas of employment, social progress, quality of life, and respect for nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in sustainable regional development and offers a range of perspectives and solutions to help decision- makers and stakeholders effectively respond to the challenges of climate change risks and uncertainty. With its innovative approach and fresh insights, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of sustainable finance and development.

Author : Mishra, Brojo Kishore
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9798369311875

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Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development by Mishra, Brojo Kishore Pdf

In today's world, the pressing challenges of sustainable development and societal progress demand innovative solutions that harness the power of science and technology. From climate change to resource depletion and social inequalities, the urgency to find sustainable, intelligent, and ethical approaches has never been greater. Academic scholars and researchers play a crucial role in driving these advancements but often struggle to find comprehensive resources that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. The need of the hour is a definitive guide that unites expertise from diverse disciplines and offers practical insights into leveraging sustainable science and intelligent technologies to create meaningful societal development. Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development, edited by Brojo Kishore Mishra of GIET University, India, is the much-awaited solution to the challenges faced by academic scholars and researchers. This persuasive book brings together an esteemed collection of leading experts, academics, and industry professionals, all dedicated to addressing global challenges through the lens of applied sciences and intelligent technology applications. By presenting a wide range of innovative topics, such as renewable energy, smart healthcare, sustainable finance, and more, the book serves as a comprehensive resource that empowers scholars with actionable knowledge and innovative ideas. The book not only covers the theoretical aspects but also delves into the ethical considerations essential in shaping the future. In a world increasingly dependent on technology, it is vital to ensure that societal development aligns with principles of inclusivity, fairness, and environmental responsibility. With a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book provides a clear roadmap for scholars to contribute meaningfully to global progress. By offering concrete examples and real-world case studies, the book enables researchers to grasp the potential impact of their work, fostering collaborations that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development is the go-to resource for academic scholars, scientists, researchers, innovators, industry professionals, and students who seek to be effective in the world. As a comprehensive guide that blends sustainable science and intelligent technologies with ethical considerations, this book equips its readers to create tangible solutions that address pressing global challenges. Through collective knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration, this book stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for driving meaningful societal development, paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.

Author : Kumar, Rajeev,Abdul Hamid, Abu Bakar,Binti Ya’akub, Noor Inayah,Sharan, Hari Om,Kumar, Sandeep
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369317235

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Sustainable Development in AI, Blockchain, and E-Governance Applications by Kumar, Rajeev,Abdul Hamid, Abu Bakar,Binti Ya’akub, Noor Inayah,Sharan, Hari Om,Kumar, Sandeep Pdf

In the age of immediate technical expansion, our world faces a multifaceted challenge: ensuring the sustainability of our digital transformation. Governments and organizations have wholeheartedly embraced innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and e-governance, but in doing so, they have encountered a complex web of issues. These range from cybersecurity concerns in an increasingly digitalized world to the need for intelligent systems capable of managing automation infrastructure and interconnected environments. Sustainable Development in AI, Blockchain, and E-Governance Applications offers a forward-thinking approach that harnesses the synergy between intelligent systems, machine learning, deep learning, and blockchain methods. It explores data-driven decision-making, automation infrastructure, autonomous transportation, and the creation of connected buildings, all aimed at crafting a sustainable digital future. By delving into topics like machine learning for smart parking, disease classification through neural networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for smarter cities, this book equips academic scholars with the tools they need to navigate the complex terrain of technology and governance. Academic scholars and researchers in technology, governance, and sustainability will find this book to be an indispensable resource. It caters to those seeking a comprehensive understanding of current and future trends in the integration of intelligent systems with cybersecurity applications.

Author : Gupta, Rajeev Kumar,Jain, Arti,Wang, John,Bharti, Santosh Kumar,Patel, Samir
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668485187

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Artificial Intelligence Tools and Technologies for Smart Farming and Agriculture Practices by Gupta, Rajeev Kumar,Jain, Arti,Wang, John,Bharti, Santosh Kumar,Patel, Samir Pdf

There are various factors that influence the quality and quantity of agricultural products; among them, weather conditions play the most significant role in agriculture. More reliable weather forecasting enables farmers to make important planting and harvesting decisions that can enhance agricultural yield. Thus, there is a dire need to combine all available modern technologies and agricultural science for economic and environmentally sustainable crop production. In this direction, artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a budding solution in the domain of agriculture practices. Artificial Intelligence Tools and Technologies for Smart Farming and Agriculture Practices discusses various tools and technologies that can be used in smart farming and agriculture practice and explores the role of different emerging technologies like the internet of things, big data, machine learning, deep learning, and AI from agricultural prospects. Covering key topics such as farming, pests, soil, and weeds, this premier reference source is ideal for environmentalists, farmers, agriculturalists, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Ohunakin, Olayinka
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799886396

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Energy Transition in the African Economy Post 2050 by Ohunakin, Olayinka Pdf

In today’s modern world, it is critical for countries and businesses to implement sustainable practices in order to evolve and grow. The African economy is one such area that requires further study and consideration to ensure it can thrive in the coming years. Energy Transition in the African Economy Post 2050 emphasizes the need for Sub-Saharan African countries to lay an enduring foundation for sustainable development and considers different ways this can be done as well as the associated challenges. Covering topics such as policy, public financing, climate finance, and clean energy, this reference source is ideal for government officials, policymakers, business owners, managers, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Author : Srivastava, Prateek,Ramteke, Durgaprasad,Bedyal, Ankush Kumar,Gupta, Monika,Sandhu, Jasminder Kaur
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781668481196

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Handbook of Research on Safe Disposal Methods of Municipal Solid Wastes for a Sustainable Environment by Srivastava, Prateek,Ramteke, Durgaprasad,Bedyal, Ankush Kumar,Gupta, Monika,Sandhu, Jasminder Kaur Pdf

Managing solid waste is one of the biggest challenges in urban areas around the world. Technologically advanced economies generate vast amounts of organic waste materials, many of which are disposed of in landfills. In the future, efficient use of carbon-containing waste and all other waste materials must be increased to reduce the need for virgin raw materials acquisition, including biomass, and reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere, mitigating climate change. Moreover, expeditious development in information and communications technology (ICT) has made the machines more powerful and efficient, but at the same time, there is a simultaneous decrease in product life leading to an extensive rise in the annual production of e-waste, or electronic waste. Considering the health hazards and environmental implications of e-waste, it has become a global problem that needs serious attention. The Handbook of Research on Safe Disposal Methods of Municipal Solid Wastes for a Sustainable Environment covers waste management principles and strategies in different fields and corresponding applications. The book also focuses on the waste management strategies for a sustainable environment that have emerged. Covering key topics such as waste, energy, and recycling, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for environmentalists, government officials, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Bozena Radzewicz-Bak,Jérôme Vacher,Gareth Anderson,Filippo Gori,Mahmoud Harb,Ms. Yevgeniya Korniyenko,Ms. Jiayi Ma,Moheb T Malak,Ms. Dorothy Nampewo,Sahra Sakha
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798400255250

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Preparing Financial Sectors for a Green Future by Bozena Radzewicz-Bak,Jérôme Vacher,Gareth Anderson,Filippo Gori,Mahmoud Harb,Ms. Yevgeniya Korniyenko,Ms. Jiayi Ma,Moheb T Malak,Ms. Dorothy Nampewo,Sahra Sakha Pdf

The financial sectors of the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) countries should play an important role in supporting climate-related policies for the region. The sectors are vulnerable to downside risks from climate-related shocks and at the same time offer the potential to help fill the financing gap for needed adaptation and mitigation strategies. Successful approaches to climate change in the region therefore need to coherently integrate financial sector strategies within the overall policy framework to meet this important challenge. To this end, policymakers must ensure that financial sectors are prepared for a green future. This means enhancing the resilience of banks to physical and transition risks from climate change and boosting the capacity of insurance sectors to speed recovery from climate-related disasters and help offset economic costs. Moreover, policies are needed to foster an enabling environment for private green finance, attract investment from other official entities, such as sovereign wealth funds (SWF), and facilitate support from international financial institutions and multilateral development banks. In the near term, policy efforts should center around better understanding and measuring climate-related risks. This includes prioritizing the implementation of methodologies for quantifying and reporting such risks, promoting their transparent disclosure by financial institutions, and strengthening frameworks for their forecasting and analyzing. Over the medium term, governments can play an important role in supporting green finance through incentives and market mechanisms, phasing-out energy subsidies, and introducing new tools and markets (such as carbon pricing frameworks), which can stimulate demand for investment in green technologies. The paper offers a unique regional perspective on climate risks in ME&CA's financial sectors and outlines the road ahead in transitioning to a green future. It is the first to evaluate the impact of climate change on banking institutions in the region and assess the capacity of insurance in mitigating climate-related damages and losses. It contributes to the existing literature by synthesizing the size and nature of regional financing needs for adaptation and mitigation and discussing both opportunities and challenges for the development of green finance. The paper's policy recommendations provide guidance to policymakers on how to develop regulatory responses to enhance financial sustainability amid climate change risks.

Author : Felseghi, Raluca Andreea
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781668467237

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Mobile Applications by Felseghi, Raluca Andreea Pdf

Today, hydrogen is recognized as a non-polluting energy carrier because it does not contribute to global warming if it is produced from renewable sources. Hydrogen, focusing on the fact that hydrogen can be obtained from a wide range of primary energies, is the only secondary vector that lends itself to a wider application on the market. With the development of fuel cells, hydrogen-based energy generation becomes a reality, with hydrogen becoming an energy alternative worldwide. Because hydrogen can be produced from a wide range of primary energies and can be consumed in an increasing number of applications, it will become an energy center just as electricity is today. The world is on a brink of a new era characterized by advanced technologies and new fuels. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Mobile Applications addresses the use of fuel cell technology for a sustainable future of mobile applications. The book presents the latest state-of-the-art research results and methodologies addressing the top concerns in the area of hydrogen fuel cell technology for mobile applications. Covering topics such as clean transportation, hydrogen safety issues, and performance improvement, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for scientists, fuel cell manufacturers, engineers, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Nader Naifar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031564192

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Climate Change and Finance by Nader Naifar Pdf

Author : Leonardo Martinez-Diaz,Jesse M. Keenan
Publisher : U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780578748412

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Managing Climate Risk in the U.S. Financial System by Leonardo Martinez-Diaz,Jesse M. Keenan Pdf

This publication serves as a roadmap for exploring and managing climate risk in the U.S. financial system. It is the first major climate publication by a U.S. financial regulator. The central message is that U.S. financial regulators must recognize that climate change poses serious emerging risks to the U.S. financial system, and they should move urgently and decisively to measure, understand, and address these risks. Achieving this goal calls for strengthening regulators’ capabilities, expertise, and data and tools to better monitor, analyze, and quantify climate risks. It calls for working closely with the private sector to ensure that financial institutions and market participants do the same. And it calls for policy and regulatory choices that are flexible, open-ended, and adaptable to new information about climate change and its risks, based on close and iterative dialogue with the private sector. At the same time, the financial community should not simply be reactive—it should provide solutions. Regulators should recognize that the financial system can itself be a catalyst for investments that accelerate economic resilience and the transition to a net-zero emissions economy. Financial innovations, in the form of new financial products, services, and technologies, can help the U.S. economy better manage climate risk and help channel more capital into technologies essential for the transition. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5247742

Author : Celikyilmaz, G., Arguello, C.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789251350102

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Climate Finance Toolkit for Europe and Central Asia by Celikyilmaz, G., Arguello, C. Pdf

This Climate Finance toolkit was prepared by the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, as part of the efforts both organizations systematically conduct to support countries to access scaled-up sources of climate finance. This document aims at compiling relevant and up to date information on different sources of climate finance, through which countries in Europe and Central Asia could identify opportunities to finance their objectives and goals defined in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In this sense, it includes information on the overarching architecture for climate financing at global level and the key conceptual framework related to climate finance and provides detailed briefs for the most relevant sources of finance with operations in this region.

Author : Marco Migliorelli,Philippe Dessertine
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030545307

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Sustainability and Financial Risks by Marco Migliorelli,Philippe Dessertine Pdf

Despite growing discussions on the relationship between sustainability and finance, so far little attention has been given to the relation linking sustainability-related risks and financial risks. Climate change, environmental degradation and social inequality, among others factors, may indeed have considerable adverse impacts on financial actors and markets, and even have the potential to harm financial stability. Shedding light on the importance of the nexus between sustainability and financial risks, this book addresses the need for new industry and policy approaches. With insights from a skilled set of scholars in the finance field, this edited collection explores the effects of climate risks on the banking and insurance industries, the problem of stranded assets, the possible corporate risk management frameworks that could be used to control sustainability-related risks, the role of non-financial disclosure in fostering market discipline, and the policy actions needed to integrate sustainability considerations into prudential supervision. Tackling an interdisciplinary topic, this book will appeal to academics and practitioners within the finance, business and sustainability fields.

Author : Igor Linkov,Todd S. Bridges
Publisher : Springer
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400717701

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Climate by Igor Linkov,Todd S. Bridges Pdf

Rising sea levels and altered weather patterns are expected to significantly alter coastal and inland environments for humans, infrastructure and ecosystems. Potential land-use changes and population increases, coupled with uncertain predictions for sea level rise and storm frequency/intensity represent a significant planning challenge. While efforts to mitigate climate change continue, plans must be made to adapt to the risks that climate change poses to humans, infrastructure, and ecosystems alike. This book addresses integrated environmental assessment and management as part of the nexus of climate change adaptation. Risk analysis has emerged as a useful approach to guide assessment, communication and management of security risks. However, with respect to climate change, an integrated, multi-criteria, multi-hazard, risk-informed decision framework is desirable for evaluating adaptation strategies. The papers in Part 1 summarize societal and political needs for climate change adaptation. Part 2 includes papers summarizing the state of the art in climate change adaptation. Three further parts cover: the process of change in coastal regions, in inland regions, and, finally, the potential challenges to homeland security for national governments. Each of these parts reviews achievements, identifies gaps in current knowledge, and suggests research priorities.

Author : Edberg, S.,Rodriguez, D. J.,Bernardini, F.,Koeppel, S.,Plotnykova, H.,Colombo, C. C.,Gaillard-Picher, D.,Gartner, T.,Amarnath, Giriraj,Hedger, M.,Kjellen, M.,Matthews, J.,Mauroner, A.,Pories, L.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Climate finance: financial and economic considerations by Edberg, S.,Rodriguez, D. J.,Bernardini, F.,Koeppel, S.,Plotnykova, H.,Colombo, C. C.,Gaillard-Picher, D.,Gartner, T.,Amarnath, Giriraj,Hedger, M.,Kjellen, M.,Matthews, J.,Mauroner, A.,Pories, L. Pdf

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Author : Mrs.Mai Farid,Mr.Michael Keen,Mr.Michael G. Papaioannou,Ian W.H. Parry,Ms.Catherine A Pattillo,Anna Ter-Martirosyan
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513506562

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After Paris by Mrs.Mai Farid,Mr.Michael Keen,Mr.Michael G. Papaioannou,Ian W.H. Parry,Ms.Catherine A Pattillo,Anna Ter-Martirosyan Pdf

This paper discusses the implications of climate change for fiscal, financial, and macroeconomic policies. Most pressing is the use of carbon taxes (or equivalent trading systems) to implement the emissions mitigation pledges submitted by 186 countries for the December 2015 Paris Agreement while providing revenue for lowering other taxes or debt. Carbon pricing in developing countries would effectively mobilize climate finance, and carbon price floor arrangements are a promising way to coordinate policies internationally. Targeted fiscal measures that are tailored to national circumstances and robust across climate scenarios are needed to counter private sector under-investment in climate adaptation. And increased disclosure of carbon footprints, stress testing of asset values, and greater proliferation of hedging instruments, will facilitate low-emission investments and climate risk diversification through financial markets.