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China Finance Review International (CFRI) has announced a call for papers for a forthcoming special issue titled “New Frontiers in Sustainable Finance,” inviting original research that examines the growing role of sustainability in financial markets, corporate decision-making, and regulatory frameworks. The special issue aims to capture recent advances in sustainable finance as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly central to the global financial system.
Introduction
Sustainability imperatives are reshaping the landscape of modern finance. As economies worldwide transition toward more sustainable development models, the interaction between financial markets, corporate behavior, and technological innovation has become critical to aligning economic growth with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Financial institutions, corporations, and regulators are increasingly required to address climate risk, responsible investment, and long-term value creation within an evolving and resource-constrained global economy.
This special issue focuses on the frontiers of sustainable finance and provides a platform for high-quality empirical and theoretical research linking sustainability to corporate policies, investment decisions, capital markets, and regulatory design. It seeks to generate rigorous and actionable insights into how firms, investors, and policymakers can respond to sustainability challenges while maintaining financial performance and market stability.
Contributions to the issue are expected to address timely and policy-relevant topics, including ESG integration, green finance, climate-related financial disclosures, and the role of capital markets in promoting sustainable development. By addressing these issues, the articles published in this special issue aim to advance academic understanding while also informing professional practice and policy development at both national and international levels.
List of Topic Areas
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
ESG integration and financial performance
Corporate decarbonization
Climate risk measurement and management
Corporate governance and ESG oversight
Energy and carbon markets
Innovation, digitalization, and financial markets
CSR, reputation, and competitive advantage
FinTech and AI for sustainability
Mandatory disclosure and regulatory frameworks
Green bonds and sustainability-linked contracts
Banking and climate change
Guest Editors
Sabri Boubaker, EM Normandie Business School (France) and University of Swansea (UK)
Peng-Fei Dai, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Chengbo Fu, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
Xiaohong (Sara) Wang, Northeastern Illinois University, USA
Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted via ScholarOne Manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s author guidelines. Authors are required to select the special issue title during the submission process. All submissions must be original and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Key Deadlines
Opening date for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025
Closing date for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
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