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“The legal framework governing this field currently extends only to government decrees

and ministry-level regulations. There is no specific law that provides detailed provisions

on this matter.”

Another noteworthy gap in green finance education is the absence of formal training

opportunities for educators in the domain of green finance. A comment from one

educator elucidates this issue:

“ Both teachers and mentors may currently be grappling with the challenge of mastering

new knowledge about green finance. Furnishing our teaching staff with comprehensive

training is pivotal to ensuring the quality of instruction.”

It is unanimously agreed among all interviewees that the primary lacuna in university-

level green finance education lies in the absence of a dedicated green finance curriculum.

Furthermore, many educators contend that a significant gap exists in the form of the

current dearth of educational materials and specialized textbooks related to Green

Finance.

“At present, knowledge pertaining to green finance is only disseminated through

individual lecturers’ teaching materials. The formal integration of green finance

education into course outlines and the development of dedicated textbooks on the subject

have yet to be realized.”

The lack of strong connections with businesses, the absence of real-world practical

experience, and limited engagement with the community represent substantial gaps in

green finance education. One educator articulated this viewpoint:

“The deficiency in establishing close ties with businesses and industries can hamper the

practical application of green finance knowledge. Collaborating with businesses

empowers students to apply their knowledge within real-life contexts.

Additionally, a comprehensive green finance education program necessitates
investments in research resources and real-world projects. This fosters opportunities for

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