Environmental Finance

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl faɪˈnæns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The branch of finance dealing with investments, funding, and financial planning for environmental projects and sustainable development, often governed by legal regulations and policies.
    Environmental finance plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with emission reduction laws through funding green initiatives.

Forms

  • environmental finance

Commentary

Environmental finance intersects financial mechanisms with legal frameworks to facilitate environmental goals; clarity in defining applicable regulations is essential in drafting related contracts and policies.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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