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FinTech for Sustainable Finance and a Well-Blue Economy
By Vikas Sharma
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Description
The blue economy includes sectors like fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, shipping, and marine renewable energy, all of which require sustainable resource management to thrive. FinTech offers new ways to align financial flows with sustainability goals, channelling investments into eco-friendly marine projects and creating microfinance opportunities for coastal communities. The book emphasizes how green financing, supported by FinTech platforms, can mobilize capital for sustainable initiatives such as marine conservation and renewable energy production.
A significant focus of the book is the role of blockchain and AI in enhancing transparency and efficiency. Blockchain helps trace supply chains, reducing illegal fishing and promoting sustainable sourcing, while AI supports predictive tools for resource management and operational efficiency in industries like aquaculture. These technologies enable stakeholders to make data-driven decisions that foster both environmental preservation and economic profitability.
The social dimension is also critical, as the book discusses how FinTech can promote financial inclusion in vulnerable coastal communities. Digital finance tools, such as mobile banking and peer-to-peer lending platforms, empower small businesses and individuals, creating sustainable livelihoods aligned with ocean conservation.
Governance and policy frameworks are explored, showing how FinTech can enhance transparency, accountability, and cooperation between public and private sectors. The book examines how governments, financial institutions, and technology providers can design policies that encourage responsible economic practices while protecting marine ecosystems.
Product details
- Number of Pages:
- 408
- Release Date:
- 2025-08-23
- Publication Date:
- 2025-08-23
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 3031923898
- ISBN13:
- 9783031923890
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 774 g
- Height:
- 160 cm
- Width:
- 241 cm
- Thickness:
- 28 cm
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