“Blue Finance and Sustainable Development”

Call for Papers – Special Issue: “Blue Finance and Sustainable Development”

Journal: Innovation and Green Development
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission deadline: 01 October 2026

Overview

This special issue—published by Elsevier—explores the critical role of blue finance in supporting the restoration and sustainable management of marine ecosystems. As an emerging subset of climate finance, blue finance provides the necessary capital for ocean-based productive activities—including sustainable shipping, clean energy, and ecological fisheries—that are vital for global economic resilience and long-term environmental health.

Key Research Themes

• Blue Finance Instruments: Innovations in the issuance and pricing of blue financial products and the role of Fintech in expanding access to ocean-linked capital.

• Risk & Resilience: Managing climate-related risks for marine economies and developing strategies to mitigate the impact of industrialization on ocean health.

• Policy & Governance: Assessing the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks and legal standards designed to govern blue finance initiatives globally.

• Sustainability & Social Inclusion: Evaluating the link between blue finance, marine biodiversity (including blue carbon), and the promotion of social inclusion for communities dependent on ocean resources.

• ESG Integration: The application of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to investments that support ocean-linked sustainability objectives.

Submission Details

• Submission window: Open now through 01 October 2026.

• Submission portal: https://www.editorialmanager.com/igd/default2.aspx

• Special Instructions: During the submission process, you must select the article type “VSI: Blue Finance and Sustainable Development” to ensure the manuscript is correctly routed to the special issue.

• Methodological Expectations: Submissions must be original, unpublished work. All papers will undergo rigorous peer review by at least two independent experts to ensure the novelty and scientific rigor of the research.

Guest Editors

• Xin Yang, Changsha University of Science & Technology (yangxintaoyuan@csust.edu.cn)

• Zilong Wang, University of Cambridge (zw325@cam.ac.uk)

Why This Issue Matters

Marine ecosystems are the bedrock of global economic and societal development, yet they face unprecedented threats from climate change and resource exploitation. This special issue—published by Elsevier—aims to synthesize the latest theoretical and practical advancements in blue finance, fostering an intellectual dialogue that supports the global transition toward a more resilient, green, and sustainable ocean economy.

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