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other instruments like green bonds (20.98% votes), green loans (13.54% votes), and

carbon credits (17.55% votes) are less known. This variation in familiarity is a significant

concern as it points to a lack of comprehensive exposure to the range of instruments
available within green finance. This gap in knowledge can limit students’ ability to

engage with the green finance sector effectively post-graduation. It also suggests that

current academic programs may be inadequately equipped to provide students with a

holistic understanding of green finance, thereby limiting their future career opportunities

in this burgeoning field.

The primary sources through which students gain knowledge about green finance are

indicative of the current state of green finance education. University courses (93 votes)

are a primary source, but a substantial reliance on online resources (79 votes) and self-
study (74 votes) suggests that the formal education system may not be fully meeting

students’ learning needs in this area. This reliance on self-study and online resources

indicates a proactive interest among students but also highlights a gap in the formal

curriculum. The limited impact of extracurricular activities, such as clubs and seminars,

in providing knowledge about green finance is also notable. These activities can be
instrumental in offering practical insights and real-world applications of green finance

principles, which are often hard to convey through traditional classroom teaching. The

underutilization of these avenues suggests a potential area for development within

universities to enhance students’ practical understanding of green finance.

4.1.2. Understanding perceptions and misconceptions about green finance

The understanding among students of green finance’s role in reducing environmental

impacts (242 votes) and promoting sustainable development (306 votes) is a positive

sign. However, this understanding appears to be more at a surface level. The depth to
which students comprehend how green finance directly contributes to these broader

goals is unclear. This superficial understanding might lead to misconceptions about the

practicality and effectiveness of green finance solutions. For instance, understanding the

role of green finance in sustainable development requires a grasp of how investments

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