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Transforming Climate Finance and Green Investment with Blockchains

Author : Alastair Marke

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 25,98 MB

Release : 2018-06-28

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0128144483

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Transforming Climate Finance and Green Investment with Blockchains establishes and analyzes the connection between this revolutionary technology and global efforts to combat climate change. The benefits of blockchain come through various profound alterations, such as the adoption of smart contracts that are set to redefine governance and regulatory structures and transaction systems in coming decades. Each chapter contains a problem statement that describes the challenges blockchain technology can address. The book brings together original visions and insights from global members of the Blockchain Climate Institute, comprising thought leaders, financial professionals, international development practitioners, technology entrepreneurs, and more. This book will help readers understand blockchain technology and how it can facilitate the implementation of the Paris Agreement and accelerate the global transition to a green economy. Provides an authoritative examination of this emerging digital technology and its implications on global climate change governance Includes detailed proposals and thorough discussions of implementation issues that are specific to green economy sectors Relates innovative proposals to existing applications to demonstrate the value add of blockchain technology Covers blockchain for the smarter energy sector, for fraud-free emissions management, to streamline climate investments, and legal frameworks for blockchain-based climate finance



Perspectives on Blockchain Technology and Responsible Investing

Author : Trivedi, Sonal

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 44,61 MB

Release : 2023-05-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1668483637

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The transformation of green investment and climate finance by blockchain establishes the relationship between global efforts for climate adaptation and this innovative technology. The benefit of blockchain in the financial sector is realized as it has brought various operational changes such as smart contracts, changes in regulation and governance, changes in transactions, and more. In every situation, sustainable development goals (SDGs) must be accomplished with the help of society’s collective creativity, knowledge, technology, and financial resources. Perspectives on Blockchain Technology and Responsible Investing highlights the applications of blockchain technologies to foster sustainable development in different fields. The book details a number of significant characteristics and concerns regarding blockchain, finance, and sustainability that every manufacturer, policymaker, or academician may have. Covering topics such as banking, performance, and smart contracts, this premier reference source is an essential resource for entrepreneurs, practitioners, professionals, business leaders, policymakers, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.



Fintech And Green Investment: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities

Author : Cuong Nguyen

Publisher : World Scientific

Page : 411 pages

File Size : 33,9 MB

Release : 2024-06-11

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1800614616

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Book Description

Fintech and Green Investment: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities is a comprehensive resource that provides insight into the difficulties and future potential of the transition to green investments through the fintech revolution.This book focuses on how the intersection of fintech and green investment can be used to overcome challenges and create new opportunities. It discusses how fintech is rapidly transforming the financial sector landscape and blurring the boundaries of financial firms and the sector more widely, resulting in a paradigm shift that has various policy implications. The importance of broadening monitoring horizons and reassessing the role of financial regulation in this new landscape is also considered.Covering a wide range of areas in finance, this book is a collection of scientific articles and case studies from a variety of countries. It is suitable for anyone interested in understanding the impact of fintech on green investment, offering valuable insights into how the transformative power of fintech can be harnessed to create a sustainable future.



Governing Carbon Markets with Distributed Ledger Technology

Author : Alastair Marke

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 21,73 MB

Release : 2022-08-25

Category : Law

ISBN : 1108843565

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Book Description

A practical legal analysis of how distributed ledger technology can help achieve sustainable and cost-effective outcomes in carbon markets.



An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy

Author : Alison Stone

Publisher : Polity

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 36,4 MB

Release : 2007-12-17

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 0745638821

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Book Description

This is the first book to offer a systematic account of feminist philosophy as a distinctive field of philosophy. The book introduces key issues and debates in feminist philosophy including: the nature of sex, gender, and the body; the relation between gender, sexuality, and sexual difference; whether there is anything that all women have in common; and the nature of birth and its centrality to human existence. An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy shows how feminist thinking on these and related topics has developed since the 1960s. The book also explains how feminist philosophy relates to the many forms of feminist politics. The book provides clear, succinct and readable accounts of key feminist thinkers including de Beauvoir, Butler, Gilligan, Irigaray, and MacKinnon. The book also introduces other thinkers who have influenced feminist philosophy including Arendt, Foucault, Freud, and Lacan. Accessible in approach, this book is ideal for students and researchers interested in feminist philosophy, feminist theory, women's studies, and political theory. It will also appeal to the general reader.



Harnessing Blockchain-Digital Twin Fusion for Sustainable Investments

Author : Jafar, Syed Hasan

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 463 pages

File Size : 13,72 MB

Release : 2024-02-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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The pressing challenge of aligning cutting-edge technologies with environmental sustainability has emerged as a pivotal issue. As the demand for green investment strategies intensifies, the need for a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate blockchain and digital twins into financial practices becomes increasingly urgent. The disconnect between these innovative technologies and sustainable finance practices is a gap that, if left unbridged, hampers progress toward a more environmentally responsible financial future. Harnessing Blockchain-Digital Twin Fusion for Sustainable Investments emerges as the solution to this critical problem. This book serves as a transformative guide, offering a deep dive into the synergy of blockchain and digital twins, providing real-world applications, case studies, and strategy frameworks. Tailored for academia, finance professionals, technologists, policymakers, and company leaders, this book bridges the gap between cutting-edge technologies and sustainable finance practices. It not only contributes to ongoing research but also acts as a catalyst for innovation, empowering individuals to make informed decisions in an evolving financial landscape with a heightened commitment to environmental responsibility. Embark on a journey with this groundbreaking resource, where technology meets sustainability, and discover how to reshape finance for a greener and more innovative future.



The Future of Finance

Author : Henri Arslanian

Publisher : Springer

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 12,71 MB

Release : 2019-07-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030145336

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Book Description

This book, written jointly by an engineer and artificial intelligence expert along with a lawyer and banker, is a glimpse on what the future of the financial services will look like and the impact it will have on society. The first half of the book provides a detailed yet easy to understand educational and technical overview of FinTech, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies including the existing industry pain points and the new technological enablers. The second half provides a practical, concise and engaging overview of their latest trends and their impact on the future of the financial services industry including numerous use cases and practical examples. The book is a must read for any professional currently working in finance, any student studying the topic or anyone curious on how the future of finance will look like.



The Rise of Green Finance in Europe

Author : Marco Migliorelli

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 16,7 MB

Release : 2019-11-20

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030225100

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This book offers a comprehensive discussion of how green finance has been growing thus far and explores the opportunities and key developments ahead, with particular emphasis on Europe. The main features of the market, the key products, the issue of correctly defining green finance, the main policy actions undertaken, the risk of green washing and the necessary steps to mainstream green finance are discussed in depth. In addition, the book analyses some highly relevant aspects of the market that so far have not been sufficiently explored in the policy, industry and academic debate. This includes the potential role of digitalisation and blockchain in fostering green finance, the crucial role of the effective financing of the agriculture to reach climate and environmental targets and the possible relationship between sustainable finance and other forms of "alternative" finance. This book will be of interest to academics, practitioners, financial institutions and policy makers involved in green finance and to the finance industry in general.



Blockchain-Based Smart Grids

Author : Miadreza Shafie-khah

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 12,43 MB

Release : 2020-05-05

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0128178639

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Blockchain-Based Smart Grids presents emerging applications of blockchain in electrical system and looks to future developments in the use of blockchain technology in the energy market. Rapid growth of renewable energy resources in power systems and significant developments in the telecommunication systems has resulted in new market designs being employed to cover unpredictable and distributed generation of electricity. This book considers the marriage of blockchain and grid modernization, and discusses the transaction shifts in smart grids, from centralized to peer-to-peer structures. In addition, it addresses the effective application of these structures to speed up processes, resulting in more flexible electricity systems. Aimed at moving towards blockchain-based smart grids with renewable applications, this book is useful to researchers and practitioners in all sectors of smart grids, including renewable energy providers, manufacturers and professionals involved in electricity generation from renewable sources, grid modernization and smart grid applications. Considers the current challenges facing smart grids and presents solutions on how blockchain technology could counter these issues Incorporates detailed applications of blockchain in smart grids based on dynamic research and developments Includes models, algorithms, and frameworks to practically demonstrate the uses of blockchain technology Written by a global group of authors for worldwide coverage



Applying blockchain for climate action in agriculture: state of play and outlook

Author : Van Wassenaer, L., van Hilten, M., van Ingen, E., van Asseldonk, M.

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 78 pages

File Size : 30,51 MB

Release : 2021-03-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 9251339201

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The objective of this study is to provide insights into potentialities, steps, and best practices in applying blockchain technology (BCT) to use cases in agriculture in the context of climate change, to explore the opportunities and challenges in applying the BCT in agricultural sectors with the aims of reducing greenhouse gas emission, increasing carbon sequestration, as well as supporting farmers’ adaptation to climate change. Furthermore, this study also aims to shed light on policy options and propose policy guidance adapted to developing countries on blockchain applications.