AIB Journals Podcast

A finance perspective on multinational enterprises and climate change (JIBS)

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) have an evolving role in addressing global challenges like climate change. This podcast discusses a series of articles recently published in JIBS that focus on the critical interplay between MNCs and climate financing, shedding light on both the potential and the challenges corporations face as they strive to contribute to global sustainability efforts.

Citation:

Allen, F., Barbalau, A., Chavez, E. & Zeni, F. 2025. Leveraging the capabilities of multinational firms to address climate change: a finance perspective. Journal of International Business Studies, 461–480. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-024-00748-w

Senbet, L.W. 2025. Multinational enterprises and climate action: a low-income perspective with Africa focus. Journal of International Business Studies 56, 481–490. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-024-00764-w

Zaheer, S. 2025. The sustainability of MNE sustainability initiatives.  Journal of International Business Studies 56, 491–500. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-024-00760-0

Zahra, S.A. 2025. MNEs and financing climate change transitions: the challenge of collective action. Journal of International Business Studies 56, 501–509. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-024-00757-9

 

Crafting impactful articles that resonate with policy actors (JIBP)

This podcast discusses the JIBP editors' ideas for creating impactful research that resonates with policymakers and influences public policy discussions in international business. It highlights the need for researchers to engage with various policy actors, understand the policy process, and communicate their findings in clear, accessible language. Additionally, the editors encourage authors to tailor their work to address current policy issues and provide actionable insights to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their research.

Citation: De Marchi, V., Van Assche, A., Cernat, L. et al. 2025. From the editors: Crafting impactful articles that resonate with policy actors. Journal of International Business Policy 8, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-024-00205-3

Webinar: MNEs’ Navigation of Rising Nationalism and Political Tensions

Each of our AIB Journal Webinars is focused around a unique line of inquiry, with authors of recently published articles in JIBS, JIBP, and AIB Insights speaking to how their research addresses that core question.

This webinar addresses the theme, "How can MNEs navigate rising nationalism and political tensions around the world?" It features discussions of the articles listed below, followed by a Q&A session.

The rise of techno-geopolitical uncertainty: Implications of the United States CHIPS and Science Act
Yadong Luo, Ari Van Assche

The influence of societal nationalist sentiment on trade flows
Douglas Dow, Ilya R. P. Cuypers

U.S. national security and de-globalization
David Godsell, Ugur Lel, Darius Miller 

A full video recording of this webinar can be viewed on AIB's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AIBWorld. For information about all of our upcoming events, both online and in-person, please visit our Event Calendar.