Advancing Sustainable and Just Transitions through Financial Mechanisms and Accountability

Financing Sustainable and Just Transitions: Mechanisms, Accountability and Value Creation

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Journal – Call for Papers
Submission Deadline: 28 October 2026

Introduction

The global shift toward sustainability is not just an environmental necessity—it is a socio-economic transformation that demands equitable, inclusive, and accountable financial systems. This call for papers focuses on the critical role of financing in enabling just transitions, ensuring that the move toward low-carbon and sustainable economies does not leave vulnerable communities behind.

As governments, corporations, and financial institutions accelerate their sustainability agendas, the need for transparent mechanisms, accountability frameworks, and value-driven financial strategies has become increasingly urgent. This special issue invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute insights into how finance can support sustainable development while promoting fairness and long-term value creation.

Scope and Themes

This issue seeks interdisciplinary contributions addressing theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented perspectives. Key themes include:

• Sustainable Finance Mechanisms

  • Green bonds, ESG investments, and climate finance instruments

  • Public-private partnerships in sustainability financing

  • Innovative funding models for energy transition

• Accountability and Governance

  • Transparency in ESG reporting and disclosures

  • Regulatory frameworks and compliance challenges

  • Role of institutions in ensuring financial accountability

• Just Transition and Social Equity

  • Addressing inequalities in climate finance distribution

  • Supporting vulnerable communities and labor transitions

  • Inclusive policymaking and stakeholder engagement

• Value Creation and Impact Measurement

  • Measuring financial, social, and environmental returns

  • Long-term value vs short-term gains in sustainable investments

  • Impact investing and performance evaluation frameworks

Why This Topic Matters

The concept of a “just transition” goes beyond environmental sustainability—it integrates economic justice, social inclusion, and ethical governance. Financing plays a pivotal role in determining whether sustainability efforts lead to equitable outcomes or deepen existing inequalities.

This call emphasizes:

• Bridging the gap between financial systems and sustainability goals

• Strengthening institutional accountability

• Driving inclusive and measurable impact

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts should present original, unpublished research

• Both conceptual and empirical studies are welcome

• Interdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged

• Authors should align submissions with the theme of finance-driven sustainable transitions

Who Should Submit

This call is ideal for:

• Academicians and researchers in sustainability, finance, and policy

• Industry professionals working in ESG, climate finance, or governance

• Policymakers and development practitioners

The transition to a sustainable future must be fair, transparent, and value-driven. This special issue provides a platform to explore how financial systems can be redesigned to support not just environmental goals, but also social justice and economic resilience.

With the deadline set for 28 October 2026, contributors have a valuable opportunity to shape global discourse on sustainable finance and equitable transitions.

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