Climate Risk and Emerging Markets: Valuation, Volatility, and Portfolio Strategies

As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, emerging markets are approaching an inflection point. The heightened vulnerability of economic growth, social stability, and ecological integrity due to severe weather and environmental degradation may have far reaching consequences for developing economies. However, these challenges also present significant opportunities for innovation, resilience, and sustained development.

Climate Risk and Emerging Markets: Valuation, Volatility, and Portfolio Strategies delves into the unique challenges that emerging economies encounter, including the threats posed by rising sea levels and disruptions to agriculture. Authors provide a thorough analysis of how climate change impacts trade, investments, and overall GDP in these regions. They also explore a range of strategies to enhance adaptability and resilience, such as diversifying investments, utilizing risk management tools, and implementing policy adaptations. Additionally, the collections highlight the potential of green finance and sustainable investment opportunities, showcasing promising industries and successful climate-conscious initiatives. Emphasizing the need for robust policy frameworks and global collaboration, authors advocate for cooperative efforts and present exemplary methodologies to support emerging countries in their transition towards climate resilience.

With practical case studies and innovative perspectives, this work is a valuable resource for investors, CEOs, policymakers, academics, and forward-thinking individuals, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of achieving sustainability in emerging markets.

Afzalur Rahman is Professor in the School of Business, Woxsen University, India.

Shakeb Akhtar is Lecturer in College of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, IBRA, Oman.

Mahfooz Alam is Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration, University of the People, USA.

Mohsin Khan is Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce, School of Social Sciences and Language, Vellore Institute of Technology, India.