GREEN BONDS: FINANCING RESOURCE CONSERVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN FARMING IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5SI1Y2025N14Keywords:
green bonds, sustainable agriculture, low-impact farming, environmental finance, water-efficient irrigation, biodiversity, regulatory frameworks, market incentives, stakeholder collaboration.Abstract
The escalating worldwide demand for environmentally friendly agricultural practice has fueled increased demand for green bonds as a financial mechanism for supporting low-impact agricultural practice and conservation of resources. This study delves into the role of green bonds in supporting sustainable agriculture through an evaluation of how these financial tools contribute to environmentally friendly farm approaches. There is an in-depth analysis of the green bond marketplace, with a focus on its ability to fund low-impact agricultural practice, such as water-saving irrigation, organic farm practice, and conservation of biodiversity. In addition, the study considers the challenges and opportunities that green bonds present for key stakeholders, including investors, governments, and farmers. According to our analysis, while green bonds have a feasible alternative for funding agricultural practice, their effectiveness will depend on strong regulatory frameworks and incentives in the marketplace. These actions are critical in assuring transparency, accountability, and harmony between investments and environmental ends. The analysis concludes that green bonds have a high potential for driving agricultural practice towards a more sustainable direction, but success will rely on collective actions taken between key stakeholders to mitigate current barriers and maximize effectiveness.
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