Policy and Investment Pathways to Net-Zero: Trend Scenarios and Analysis

By Ashutosh Samadhiya

Policy and Investment Pathways to Net-Zero: Trend Scenarios and Analysis addresses the critical interdisciplinary research area of climate policy and sustainable finance. It meets the urgent need for a comprehensive resource that synthesizes how public policies and financial systems co-evolve to operationalize net-zero targets globally, including perspectives from both developed and developing economies. It provides actionable knowledge bridging regulatory frameworks, investment flows, and business strategies in the net-zero transition.

The book's content is organized into five sections covering foundational climate science and policy evolution, national and economic strategies, financing mechanisms, risk and resilience, and innovation with equity considerations. Detailed chapters include comparative analyses of national net-zero plans, climate finance models, ESG investment trends, and global institutional roles. Case studies illustrate practical applications across sectors and regions, while future-oriented chapters explore emerging technologies and just transition frameworks.

Policy and Investment Pathways to Net-Zero benefits professionals, policymakers, academics, and graduate students by providing essential insights into the dynamic interplay of climate policy, finance, and sustainable innovation. It equips readers with theoretical foundations, empirical data, and practical tools to inform strategic decision-making and contribute effectively to global low-carbon transitions. This reference is vital for those engaged in environmental governance, sustainable finance, and climate strategy development worldwide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443449465
• ISBN13: 9780443449468
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.