University of Finance - Marketing; Lincoln University - New Zealand; National Institute for Economics and Finance; University of Economics and Law; School of Economics, Can Tho University; Da Nang University of Economics; and Thanh Dong University are co-organizing The 4th InternationalConference on Finance for Sustainable Development, to be held on August 14th, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Established in 2023, the International Conference on Finance for Sustainable Development aims to serve as a premier academic forum for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The conference provides a platform for sharing theoretical and practical insights on financial policies that support sustainable development. It also facilitates policy dialogue, consultation, and critical discussion, contributing to the improvement of policy frameworks, legal systems, and governance mechanisms. Ultimately, the conference seeks to enhance the role of finance in promoting sustainable development.
The Conference Theme 2026:
“Sustainable Finance and Climate Risk: Integrated Pathways for a Resilient Future”
TOPICS
We invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the critical role of sustainable finance in addressing climate risk and advancing resilience in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Contributions examining integrated pathways through which financial systems, institutions, and markets can manage climate-related risks, foster innovation, and support resilient and sustainable development are particularly encouraged. Interdisciplinary approaches connecting finance with policy, technology, and governance are also welcome. The main topics of the conference include, but are not limited to
-Integrated climate-finance risk management frameworks
-Blended finance for climate adaptation and resilience projects
-Role of central banks and regulators in climate risk supervision
-Climate risk pricing, asset valuation, and portfolio allocation under uncertainty
-Climate stress testing and scenario analysis in banking and capital markets
-ESG integration in investment strategies and financial decision-making
-Fintech and digital finance solutions for sustainable development
-Climate-economy interactions and general equilibrium modeling
-Economic efficiency of climate finance mechanisms and carbon pricing
-Integration of climate risk into bank lending and credit risk management
-Transition finance and pathways toward net-zero economies
-Green bonds, sustainability-linked finance, and climate-related financial instruments
-Financial inclusion and its role in enhancing climate resilience