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Additionally, the resistance to change within the academic community may perpetuate

misconceptions and inertia regarding the importance of sustainability in finance

education. Without active efforts to overcome resistance and foster a culture of openness
to change, universities in Hanoi risk falling behind global trends and failing to equip

students with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental and

social challenges through finance.

Resources constrains

Green finance education in Hanoi’s universities is hindered by several key issues,

primarily due to resource limitations such as insufficient funding, a lack of specialized

faculty, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues not only affect the quality of
education but also the job market readiness of graduates.

A critical problem is the lack of faculty trained in green finance. Many instructors lack

formal education in this area, indicating a gap in expertise. This gap is compounded by

a general absence of proactive efforts to gain relevant green finance knowledge and
skills, affecting their ability to effectively teach the subject and potentially compromising

the educational quality. Moreover, faculty members often have a theoretical

understanding of green finance but lack practical experience. This imbalance can leave

students ill-prepared for real-world applications in the green finance industry.

The lack of a dedicated green finance curriculum and specific teaching materials

aggravates these educational weaknesses. Without a standardized curriculum, the

teaching of green finance is inconsistent, leading to a fragmented and possibly

inadequate educational experience for students. Additionally, limited investment by

universities in green finance programs reflects a lack of commitment to integrating
sustainability education into their curricula, which hampers the growth of these programs

and represents a missed opportunity for universities to address environmental challenges.

These shortcomings pose various threats to green finance education in Hanoi. First, the

lack of faculty expertise and inadequate curriculum development may make these

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