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<sec><h3>Research background</h3>
<p>The worldwide fight against climate change and its impacts finds support in the realm of green financing. The realization of the United Nations’ sustainable objectives hinges upon it. Considering that green financing is hailed as the future of banking and investment, it demands a thorough comprehension.</p>
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<sec><h3>Purpose</h3>
<p>The purpose of this study is to delve into the cutting-edge trends within the domain of green financing research. Employing a mixed-methods approach involving bibliometric and qualitative analysis, this research aims to provide insights into this vital field.</p>
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<sec><h3>Research methodology</h3>
<p>Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study employs a bibliometric analysis, qualitative assessment, and content analysis to delve into the realm of green financing. Over a thousand interconnected papers are quantitatively analyzed, with validation from reputable sources such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect.</p>
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<sec><h3>Results</h3>
<p>The study’s findings reveal a clear trajectory. China leads in the implementation of green finance within business operations, with the USA following suit. These results underscore crucial applications of green financing within specific research domains.</p>
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<sec><h3>Novelty</h3>
<p>This study unveils significant applications of green financing across various research domains. Furthermore, it highlights methods to harness the potential benefits of green financing, thus promoting research and development advancements.</p>
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Research background
The worldwide fight against climate change and its impacts finds support in the realm of green financing. The realization of the United Nations’ sustainable objectives hinges upon it. Considering that green financing is hailed as the future of banking and investment, it demands a thorough comprehension.

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to delve into the cutting-edge trends within the domain of green financing research. Employing a mixed-methods approach involving bibliometric and qualitative analysis, this research aims to provide insights into this vital field.

Research methodology
Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study employs a bibliometric analysis, qualitative assessment, and content analysis to delve into the realm of green financing. Over a thousand interconnected papers are quantitatively analyzed, with validation from reputable sources such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect.

Results
The study’s findings reveal a clear trajectory. China leads in the implementation of green finance within business operations, with the USA following suit. These results underscore crucial applications of green financing within specific research domains.

Novelty
This study unveils significant applications of green financing across various research domains. Furthermore, it highlights methods to harness the potential benefits of green financing, thus promoting research and development advancements.

A Bibliometric Review of Green Finance: Current Status, Development and Future Directions

Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia

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Research background
The worldwide fight against climate change and its impacts finds support in the realm of green financing. The realization of the United...

A Bibliometric Review of Green Finance: Current Status, Development and Future Directions

Published Online: Dec 09, 2023

Page range: 331 - 351

Received: Apr 22, 2023

Accepted: Sep 07, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/foli-2023-0034

Keywords
bibliometric review, green finance, sustainability, climate change, global warming

© 2023 Ashish Saxena et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

A Bibliometric Review of Green Finance: Current Status, Development and Future Directions

Published Online: Dec 09, 2023

Page range: 331 - 351

Received: Apr 22, 2023

Accepted: Sep 07, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/foli-2023-0034

Keywordsbibliometric review, green finance, sustainability, climate change, global warming

© 2023 Ashish Saxena et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Keywords
bibliometric review, green finance, sustainability, climate change, global warming