Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty

Beata Zofia Filipiak (University of Szczecin, Poland), Dominika Kordela (University of Szczecin, Poland), and Izabela Nawrolska (University of Szczecin, Poland)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781668476208

ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668476215

EISBN13: 9781668476222

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7620-8

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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.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Barriers and Enablers of Sustainable Urban Systems
Blue Economy for Sustainable Regions
Eco-Crowdfunding for Local Sustainable Ideas
Environmental Risk Mitigation in Regions
ESG Rating Agency Competence
Financing Regional Climate Change
Financing the Green Deal in Europe
Green Finance for Sustainable Development
Green Growth and Sustainable Development
Impact Investing Principles and Instruments
Local and Regional Authorities in Healthcare Management
New Energy in Regions
NGO Support for Sustainable Development Goals
Public Funds for Sustainable Development
Regions and Non-Financial Risk
Risk Landscape in Financing Sustainable Development
Social Services and Sustainable Development
Sustainability Finance and ESG Debates
Sustainability Reporting Trends
Sustainable Banking Benefits and Challenges
Sustainable Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance and Innovation
Sustainable Public Health Formation
Sustainable Regional Development Paradigm

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Beata Zofia Filipiak is the head of the Department of Sustainable Finance and Capital Markets at the University of Szczecin, as well as a Member of the University Council of the University of Szczecin. Scholarship holder of the Flemish government the University of Antwerp in 1999. She has received scholarships from DAAD (2007-2008 and 2008-2009) and DPWS (2016-2018), Erasmus +. Beata Zofia Filipiak worked in different financials institutions and obtained the qualifications of a tax advisor in 1998. She is a Member of the Financial Sciences Committee of PAS (the Polish Academy of Sciences), Expert of The National Center for Research and Development (NCBR). She was a Expert of Polish Accreditation Commission and a board member of the Polish Association of Finance and Banking. She was involved in 26 scientific projects regarding: corporate financial strategies, financial strategies of LGU's and sustainable development. She curries out research supported by National Science Centre Poland in the scope of financing sustainable development. She has published scientific papers in high-impact international academic journals like Energies, Sustainability, Quality & Quantity, European Research Studies Journal. She serves as an editor and a reviewer for several national and international publications and regularly attends international scientific conferences in her fields of research. Since 2013 is employed as a full professor at Institute of Finance of University of Szczecin. Beata Zofia Filipiak has authored and co-authored more than 200 publications including thirty monographs. Her research interests span from financial strategies, sustainable finance, financial analysis and financial aspects of sustainable development.

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