This paper aims to analyze the current status of green finance development in Central Asian banks, the challenges they face, and sustainable investment strategies. First, it provides an overview of the current state of green finance in Central Asian banks, including the scale of green finance business and the variety of products. Next, it examines the challenges faced by green finance development in Central Asian banks, primarily focusing on policy regulations and regulatory environment, as well as market awareness and customer acceptance. Based on this, the paper proposes sustainable investment strategies for Central Asian banks, which include environmental assessments of investment projects and optimization adjustments to the investment portfolio. Finally, the paper summarizes the importance and future prospects of green finance development in Central Asian banks, aiming to provide valuable insights for the development of green finance in China.

Xin Cui, Jiancheng Miao, Ting Li, Kalybek Abdykadyrov, Tong Cui. Green Finance Development and Sustainable Investment Strategies of Banks in Central Asia. International Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Management (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 135-142. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJSSEM.2025.060112.

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