Integrating Climate Change Risks and Sustainability Goals into Saudi Arabia’s Financial Regulation: Pathways to Green Finance

Mohammad Omar Alhejaili ()
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Mohammad Omar Alhejaili: Law School, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: This study examines the integration of climate change risks and sustainability goals within Saudi Arabia’s financial regulatory framework to enhance green finance initiatives aligned with Vision 2030. A qualitative research design synthesises insights from a comprehensive literature review, semi-structured interviews with domain experts, and a detailed analysis of critical Saudi green finance frameworks and legislation. This research identifies mechanisms for embedding sustainability in the financial sector and addresses the challenges, opportunities, and strategic directions essential for Saudi Arabia within the global context of sustainable finance. The findings reveal a robust foundation laid by Vision 2030 initiatives yet underscore the need for enhanced regulatory frameworks, increased market readiness, and greater societal engagement. This study highlights a significant literature gap in understanding Saudi Arabia’s unique approach to green finance amid its economic diversification and sustainability goals. Contributing to original insights, this research underscores the critical role of Saudi Arabia in the global energy market and its substantial economic and environmental transformations. It offers detailed analyses and recommendations that enrich the discourse on sustainable finance, impacting policymakers, financial practitioners, and scholars.

Keywords: sustainable finance; green finance; climate change; financial regulation; Saudi Arabia; Vision 2030 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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