Unlocking climate finance: the role of fintech in climate change mitigation and adaptation

Rod B. McNaughton

Chapter 22 in Research Handbook on FinTech, 2026, pp 395-416 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the potentially transformative role of fintech in climate finance. Focusing on the intersection of digital financial technologies and climate change mitigation and adaptation, it discusses both the practical opportunities and research challenges. The chapter overviews the evolving investment landscape, the sector's innovative business models, and its use of blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and big data analytics technologies. It also identifies the regulatory, privacy, security, and inclusivity challenges that can impede the effectiveness of fintech in climate action. The primary contribution of this chapter lies in its call for interdisciplinary research to unlock fintech's potential in climate finance, identifying research themes and urging a combined effort from researchers and policymakers. This call to action guides researchers and policymakers towards researching and developing innovative solutions that harness fintech's capabilities for a sustainable and resilient future.

Keywords: Fintech; ESG finance; Sustainable finance; Green finance; Climate tech; Blockchain; AI; Internet of Things; Big data analytics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035321414
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