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A global database for climate-related financial policies
1Chair of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany. paola.dorazio@wirtschaft.tu-chemnitz.de.
BMC Research Notes
|July 6, 2023
Summary
A new database tracks green financial policies from 2000-2020 across 74 nations. This resource aids in understanding climate finance trends and the role of financial institutions in climate change mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Financial Regulation
- Climate Policy
Background:
- Green financial policymaking is a growing area of global concern.
- Understanding climate-related financial policies is crucial for sustainable development.
- Central banks and financial regulators play a key role in climate finance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Climate-related Financial Policies Database.
- To provide statistics on key indicators of green financial policymaking.
- To facilitate research on climate change and financial stability.
Main Methods:
- The database compiles data on green financial policies from 74 countries (2000-2020).
- Data includes policy adoption year, measure, bindingness, and responsible authorities.
- Information is collected from both financial and non-financial institutions.
Main Results:
- The database covers 74 countries, categorized by economic development level.
- It details policies implemented by central banks, regulators, ministries, and governments.
- Statistics on policy trends and adoption are presented.
Conclusions:
- The Climate-related Financial Policies Database is a valuable resource for researchers.
- It enables the evaluation of current and future green financial policy trends.
- The database supports understanding the role of financial institutions in addressing climate change risks.
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