Sustainable Finance and Climate Change: An Introduction to the Special Issue

Olaf Weber

Canadian Public Policy, 2025, vol. 51, issue S2, 1-5

Abstract: This special issue, developed with the Global Risk Institute (GRI), examines how sustainable and climate finance can support Canada's low-carbon transition across public sector readiness, disclosure, financial sector integration, and sector pathways. Findings point to practical improvements: more consistent, transparent climate data; stronger monitoring of public programs; and broader use of forward-looking tools (e.g., transition plans, scenario analysis). Market evidence suggests Canadian "green" firms tend to outperform and exhibit lower volatility during periods of heightened climate-policy risk. Comparative analyses highlight jurisdictional differences and opportunities to align financial sector policy with national objectives. Sector research on maritime transport proposes a phased approach—including near-term efficiency, transitional fuels as infrastructure scales, and longer-horizon zero-carbon technologies. Overall, priorities include standardizing decision-useful data, expanding forward-looking tools, improving policy–finance coherence, and considering incentives to mobilize public and private capital toward measurable transition outcomes.

Keywords: Canada; climate finance; policy; sustainability; sustainable finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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