Green development in the new development stage is not only a continuation and innovation of sustainable development, but also an inherent requirement and important support for achieving comprehensive rural revitalization in the new era. This article reviews the research on green finance promoting rural revitalization from five aspects: conceptual connotation, current situation, problems, reasons, and policy recommendations, by reviewing relevant theories and viewpoints. It is of great significance to understand the dynamic of green finance promoting rural revitalization development, and to systematically promote the theoretical and practical research of green finance and rural revitalization. Finally, based on the summary in the previous text, the areas that need to be improved in this field are discussed in an attempt to provide some reference for scholars' subsequent research. In the future, it is necessary to enrich the research content on green finance and rural revitalization, improve research methods, and broaden research perspectives.