Sustainability Practices in Finance, Economics and Technology

Navigate the complex intersection of green finance, circular economics, and technological innovation with this definitive guide to the interdisciplinary solutions currently reshaping the global landscape. In recent years, the global push toward sustainability has transformed finance, economics, and technology from siloed disciplines into interconnected drivers of environmental and social progress. Governments, investors, and businesses are increasingly aligning their strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, leading to rapid growth in areas such as green finance, sustainable economic policy, and climate-conscious technological innovation. Industry and academia alike are embracing tools like ESG reporting, circular economy models, digital automation, and AI-driven analytics to address pressing global challenges, ranging from poverty and pollution to energy access and inclusive growth. The intersection of these fields is where the most impactful solutions are emerging, making interdisciplinary research and cross-sector collaboration more important than ever. This book showcases current developments, future trends, and practical approaches at the nexus of sustainability, finance, economics, and technology. It presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of how sustainable development is reshaping the global landscape across key sectors. Bringing together contributions from scholars and practitioners around the world, this edited volume bridges theory and practice to address urgent challenges and emerging opportunities in green finance, circular economy, responsible investment, and technological innovation. Readers will find the volume: Integrates finance, economics, and technology to offer a holistic approach to sustainability challenges and solutions;Features real-world case studies and research from diverse regions, including India, Iraq, Europe, the Caribbean, and Azerbaijan;Chapters directly address sustainable development goals, particularly those focused on poverty alleviation, clean energy, and responsible consumption;Includes cutting-edge research techniques like bibliometric analysis, machine learning models, and systems theory;Explores emerging topics such as green finance, circular economy, digital transformation, and central bank digital currencies.Audience Academics, researchers, financial industry professionals, policymakers, and corporate strategists in the fields of economics, environmental studies, and technology.