Evolution and impact of green finance: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis

• China leads contributions to green finance literature with significant collaborations with South Asian institutions. • The central themes in green finance research are carbon emissions, green technology innovation, and renewable energy. • Advanced bibliometric tools were used to create thematic maps and keyword analyses. • Most influential authors and major journals in green finance research are pinpointed to guide future studies. Environmental concerns have significantly amplified the demand for sustainable financial mechanisms, positioning green finance as a critical area of scholarly inquiry. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 1887 peer-reviewed articles published in 302…