The present edition seeks to highlight the role and advantages of the contribution of 'Sustainable Development Finance' in addressing key challenges of economic development, environmental management, corporate governance, and social cohesion, which have been discussed since the early 2000s at the level of the United Nations, the European Union, and other International Organizations.

The analysis approaches crucial areas for understanding the field of 'Sustainable Development Finance' with theoretical and operational criteria, such as 'Sustainable Capital Market', 'Sustainable Information', and 'Sustainable Interest Rate'. At the same time, it examines the (often undervalued) relationship between Sustainability Policies and Social Policies within the framework of the new dynamic agenda for the Active Social State, which is no longer limited to one-dimensional welfare provision but creates opportunities for advancement and development for vulnerable population groups.

In this context, the edition serves as a useful tool for educators, researchers, and policymakers in Sustainable Development and Social Protection, as well as for financial institutions interested in objectively leveraging a socially oriented model of 'Sustainable Development Finance'.