Green Financing and Investment: Drivers, Barriers and Outcomes in Renewable Energy Projects

International Journal of Economics and Management Intellectuals

Volume 1, Issue 4 (Sep–Oct 2025)
Author

Dr. Isabelle Laurent
Professor of Green Investment and Policy, Sciences Po, Paris, France

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Abstract

The transition to renewable energy is vital to mitigate climate change, yet financing sustainable energy projects remains complex. This paper examines the drivers, barriers, and outcomes associated with green financing and investment in renewable energy projects through a mixed-method approach.

Keywords

Green Financing Renewable Energy Investment Sustainability

Conclusion

Green financing plays a critical role in achieving sustainable development and accelerating renewable energy adoption globally.

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