Energy Transition and Green Finance in the
Post-COVID Era

December 24, 2024

Aims & Scope:
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly reshaped global economic systems, energy markets, and environmental policies. On one hand, the pandemic caused an unprecedented decline in global energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions, offering a glimpse of the environmental benefits achievable through reduced fossil fuel consumption. On the other hand, it exposed the vulnerabilities of existing energy systems, particularly their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and their

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inability to adapt swiftly to changing economic and social conditions. As governments and organizations worldwide navigate the post-COVID recovery, the urgency of transitioning toward sustainable, low-carbon energy systems has become a central issue for policymakers, businesses, and researchers alike. The energy transition—a shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable and clean energy solutions—is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change, enhance energy security, and promote economic stability. However, achieving a successful energy transition requires substantial investments in renewable energy infrastructure, energy efficiency technologies, and innovative solutions such as energy storage, smart grids, and hydrogen technologies.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the synergies between energy transition and green finance in the post-COVID era, focusing on how innovative policies, financial mechanisms, and technological advancements can accelerate the global shift toward sustainable energy systems. It aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that addresses the economic, social, and technical dimensions of this transition. Key questions include: How can green finance mechanisms be scaled up to meet the growing demand for renewable energy investments? What policy innovations are needed to integrate green finance into national energy strategies? How can energy transition pathways be designed to ensure inclusivity and equity, particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery?

We welcome theoretical, empirical, and case-study research that addresses energy transition and green finance from diverse perspectives. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Keywords:

National and regional energy transition policies during the post-COVID recovery
Public-private partnerships for funding sustainable energy projects
Case studies of successful energy transition projects enabled by green finance
Impact of COVID-19 on energy consumption patterns and emissions
Resilience of energy systems in the face of global crises
Social acceptance of renewable energy projects
Public and corporate attitudes toward green finance Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Management

Guest Editors:
Hua-Tang Yin
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
kevin_yhtang@foxmail.com

Donni Fajar Anugrah
Indonesian Senior Economist, Bank Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
donni@bi.go.id

Guidelines for Submissions:
Open for manuscript submission: February 1, 2025
Manuscript submission deadline: August 31, 2025
Expected publication dates: January 1, 2026

Manuscript submission information:
All submissions must contain original unpublished work not being considered for publication elsewhere. Submissions will be refereed according to standard procedures for Environment, Innovation and Management.

Kindly submit your paper to the Special Issue category “SI: Energy Transition and Green Finance in the Post-COVID Era” through the online submission system of Environment, Innovation and Management: /worldscinet/eim.