Risk and Resilience in Sustainable Climate Finance

Dr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing, as well as a PhD in Management, with specialisations in accounting, finance, and organisational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behaviour in the life insurance sector strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With over 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he currently serves as Professor of Finance at Chandigarh University and has gained international academic exposure in South Africa and Poland. He has authored more than 20 Q1 and Q2 journal articles, co-edited scholarly volumes with leading publishers, and serves as a reviewer and editor for reputed international journals.Dr Ewelina Idziak is an accomplished scholar in Economics and Finance, serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Economics at Kazimierz Wielki University, Poland. With over 20 years of robust experience in the banking sector, including 14 years as Regional Director in the Corporate Clients Department, she brings extensive expertise to academia and practice. Her international consulting experience spans global time zones, making her a sought-after advisor. Dr. Idziak is a financial expert for the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and serves as an expert witness for the court. A dedicated educator, she teaches courses in economics, finance, banking, and accountancy. She is also an active Visiting Professor, a member of organising and scientific committees, and a journal reviewer, contributing significantly to her field's academic and professional communities.Dr. Attila Kurucz is the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Corporate Leadership and Marketing at Széchenyi István University. He completed his PhD thesis on the performance model for SMEs at the University of West-Hungary. He holds degrees in business informatics and other certifications in accountancy and is a business trainer and coach. He is a highly successful process management expert and agile business coach in the business world. Throughout his career, he has had a strong focus on business operations, and to this day he researches and supports the improvement of organisational performance both as a trainer and as a practising consultant. He currently teaches courses in business economics and process management at Széchenyi István University. His research interests include lean and agile transformation, fintech, entrepreneurship, sustainability, agile methodologies, and digitalisation.Dr. Marcel C. Minutolo is a University Professor of Management at Robert Morris University with a Ph.D. in Strategy from the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, innovation, technology transfer, machine learning, conflict resolution, and sustainability. A Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, he also serves as an Amazon Accredited Instructor. With a strong interdisciplinary background including philosophy and Asian studies, Dr. Minutolo combines academic insight with practical experience to drive strategic innovation and corporate responsibility in dynamic business environments

• Chapter 1. Understanding Climate Finance: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities.- Chapter 2. A Theoretical Framework of the Influence of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Climate FinTech Adoption.- Chapter 3. Climate Finance and Sustainable Innovation among MSMEs in Indonesia: The Role of Fintech and Policy Pathways.- Chapter 4. Safety To Sustainability: The Role of Household Financial Literacy in the Green Transition.- Chapter 5. Navigating Risk and Building Resilience: A Decade of India's Green Bond Market (2015-2025).- Chapter 6. Financial Strategies for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.- Chapter 7. Does Perceived Privacy Risk Moderate the Relationship Between FinTech Innovation and Consumer Attitudes?.- Chapter 8. Climate Risk Governance in Financial Institutions: Regulatory and Institutional Innovations.- Chapter 9. The Future of Insurance in Emerging Markets: Why InsurTech Matters Now.- Chapter 10. Climate Resilient Infrastructure Finance and Sustainable Governance in India: Challenges, Innovations, and Policy Pathways.- Chapter 11. Innovative Financial Instruments for Climate Resilience: Assessing The Role of Green Grants, Loans and Subsidies.- Chapter 12. Green FinTech for Smart Cities: Advancing ESG Goals Through Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation.- Chapter 13. Building a Sustainable Future: Factors Influencing the Growth of Green and Sustainable Bonds in India using PLS SEM and IPMA.- Chapter 14. Harnessing Data Analytics, AI, and Blockchain for Integrated Climate-Risk Management and Finance Mobilisation.- Chapter 15. Smart Finance for Climate Resilience: Examining Blockchain, AI Forecasting, Derivatives and Green Reinsurance in Institutional Risk Strategy.- Chapter 16. Scaling up Climate Investments: Challenges and Prospects of Azerbaijan in a Global Context.- Chapter 17. Integrating Fintech and Digital Innovation in Climate Finance.- Chapter 18. Climate Risk Management in Indian Banking: A Comparative Analysis of Commercial and Development Institutions.- Chapter 19. Decentralised Climate Finance as the Future: Subnational Innovations from Kenya and India.- Chapter 20. Managing Climate Risk in Indian Banking: Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Responses.- Chapter 21. Digital Leverage for Climate Finance: Insights from Latvia’s Banking Sector.- Chapter 22. Future of Climate Finance: Way to a Strong and Sustainable World.- Chapter 23. Harnessing Digital Marketing for Promoting Green Finance: A Strategic Approach to Building Climate Resilience.- Chapter 24. Risk Management for Road Projects in Mountainous Terrain – A Case study of learnings from the Himalayan Belt.