Climate Finance: A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Strategies in a Changing Climate

In a world confronting the urgent realities of climate change, Jian Chen’s Climate Finance offers an indispensable guide for professionals tackling our greatest global challenge. This comprehensive textbook seamlessly connects environmental science with financial innovation, empowering students, investors, business leaders, and policymakers to address the dual crises of climate risk and economic disruption. Through a structured five-part framework, Chen demystifies the complexities of mobilizing capital for climate solutions--from renewable energy investments and risk modeling to disclosure frameworks and portfolio management. With clear insights into physical and transition risks, cutting-edge financing mechanisms, and emerging trends, this book transforms climate challenges into actionable financial opportunities. Whether you’re managing assets, shaping policy, or studying sustainability, Climate Finance equips you with the knowledge to drive meaningful change in the transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy. Take the first step toward building a sustainable future--your journey begins here.

Dr. Jian Chen is a professor of finance at Fudan University. His research spans climate finance, renewable energy, AI applications, and credit risk. He has advised Chelion Renewables Group on global energy storage projects. Previously, he held senior roles at MSCI, IFE Group, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae.