This book comprehensively examines the financial and economic aspects of the 'sustainability transitions' demanded by the primary components of the European Green Deal.

Rosa Maria Fernandez Martin is Associate Professor in Economics and Finance, the Sustainability Lead and Director for Masters in Economics at Keele Business School, Keele University, UK.

1. Concepts and Context Part 1: Policies and programmes 2. The EU Budget and the Multiannual Financial Framework 3. Specific EU programmes for environmental protection and sustainable transitions 4. The changing role of the Common Agricultural Policy Part 2: Policy instruments 5. Market-based instruments for a sustainable transition 6. The European Emissions Trading System (ETS) 7. The elephant in the room: Taxation to promote sustainable behaviour Part 3: Latest developments: Green economy, green finance and challenges ahead 8. Circular and green economy 9. Green finance 10. Reflections and suggestions for the future ahead