Special Session 2: Climate Change, Sustainable Finance, ESG and Digital Transformation: Advancing Business and Management Research for a Sustainable Future
Climate change has become one of the defining challenges influencing global economies, business strategies, financial markets, and public policy. At the same time, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, sustainable finance, and ESG practices are transforming how organizations respond to these challenges. This Special Session aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present innovative research addressing the intersection of economics, business, management, finance, technology, and sustainability.
The session aligns with the objectives of ICEBM 2026 by encouraging evidence-based research that contributes to sustainable economic development, responsible business practices, climate resilience, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). High-quality papers presented during the session may be recommended for consideration in the Wiley SDG Special Collection – Climate Change: Towards a Sustainable Future, subject to the editorial policies and independent peer-review process of the participating Wiley journals. The collection currently spans over 30 participating journals and forms part of Wiley's wider SDG initiative.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Sustainable Finance, Green Finance and ESG Investing
2. Climate Risk Management, Corporate Resilience and Business Continuity
3. Artificial Intelligence, FinTech and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development
4. Corporate Governance, Sustainability Reporting and Responsible Leadership
5. Circular Economy, Green Innovation and Sustainable Business Models
6. Climate Policy, International Business, Economic Development and Public Policy
7. Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Supply Chains and Emerging Business Challenges
Submission Methods:
Submit your Full Paper (no less than 5 pages with two columns) or your paper abstract-without publication (200-400 words) via
Online Submission System
, then choose Special Session 2 (Climate Change, Sustainable Finance, ESG and Digital Transformation: Advancing Business and Management Research for a Sustainable Future)
Introduction of Session Organizer:
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Prof. Bilal Ahmad Pandow Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Bilal Ahmad Pandow, an academic and researcher specializing in climate finance, sustainable finance, ESG and financial inclusion. He is the recipient of the Obada Prize in Social Sciences, recognizing excellence in innovative and interdisciplinary research. He is a recipient of Prof. Saleemul Huq memorial scholarship on Loss and Damage supported by International Institute for Environment and Development & International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. As Collection Editor for Wiley's Climate Change: Towards a Sustainable Future, he coordinates scholarly contributions across more than 30 international journals and serves as an Editor of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Springer Nature). His work focuses on mobilizing finance to support climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and inclusive economic transformation. |