In a landmark move on 3 July 2024, to protect one of the world’s most vital ecosystems, the Indonesian government has entered into a groundbreaking Indonesia debt-for-nature swap (DNS) to fund coral reef restoration and marine conservation.
The Bahamas Pioneers Debt-for-Nature Swap to Bolster Marine Conservation
Image credit: Courtesy of Anton Bielousov In a groundbreaking move to intertwine fiscal responsibility with…
Indonesia’s Groundbreaking Debt-for-Nature Swap for Coral Reefs
In a landmark move on 3 July 2024, to protect one of the world’s most…
Brazil and World Bank New $225M Outcome Bond for Amazon Reforestation
On August 23, 2024, the World Bank announced and priced a significant milestone in sustainable…
India’s Green Credit Programme: Incentives for Sustainable Growth
The Green Credit Programme in India was launched in June 2023 by the Ministry of…
Transforming Mongolia with Social Bonds
On July 9, 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a groundbreaking investment in Mongolia's…
Climate Investment Funds’ $500 Million Bond Issuance Marks New Era in Climate Finance
In a landmark move that underscores the evolving landscape of climate finance, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM) has successfully issued its inaugural bond, raising $500 million to accelerate climate action and sustainable development initiatives. This debut issuance not only signifies a pivotal shift in mobilizing private capital for environmental causes but also sets a precedent for future financial instruments aimed at combating climate change. The Genesis of CCMM Established in 2008, the Climate Investment Funds have been at the forefront of financing climate resilience and low-carbon development in emerging economies. The CIF operates through two primary funds: the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF). The CTF focuses on large-scale renewable energy projects,…
Pioneering Below-Prime Bonds: How ADB’s $14 Million Kazakhstan Deal Advances Sustainable Finance
Exploring the Structure, Market Dynamics, and Real-World Impact of the…
Financing Conservation: How Capital Markets Are Powering Madagascar’s Biodiversity Through the GBFF Project
An In-Depth Look at the Multimillion-Dollar GBFF Project Targeting Madagascar's…
African Development Bank Approves USD 170 Million Loan to Egypt: A Game-Changer for Private Sector Growth and Economic Diversification
How Innovative Capital Markets Instruments Are Addressing Global Challenges through…
Pioneering Green Finance: How ADB is Powering Indonesia’s Sustainable Energy Transition with Geothermal Innovation
Exploring the Financial Instruments Driving Indonesia’s Green Energy Ambitions and…
Climate Investment Funds’ $500 Million Bond Issuance Marks New Era in Climate Finance
In a landmark move that underscores the evolving landscape of…
Banco Finandina Issues USD 50 Million Green Bonds in Colombia
On 24 July 2024, Banco Finandina BIC S.A., in collaboration…
AFRIGREEN: New Fund for Empowering Africa’s Solar Energy Financing
AFRIGREEN is a €100 million Debt Impact Fund (with a…
India’s Green Credit Programme: Incentives for Sustainable Growth
The Green Credit Programme in India was launched in June…
Thailand’s PEA Issues $35M Sustainability Bond
In a pioneering move, Thailand’s state-owned utility operator Provincial Electric…
World Bank Plastic Waste Reduction Outcome Bond
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges…
$42 Million DFC Portfolio Guaranty for Banreservas
In August 2024, in a strategic move to enhance economic…
D-Prize: Social enterprises as solutions for Global Poverty
D-Prize stands out in the landscape of social innovation funding…
Unlocking Algeria’s Capital Markets Potential
Algeria, the largest country in Africa by landmass, is a…
Climate Investment Funds’ $500 Million Bond Issuance Marks New Era in Climate Finance
In a landmark move that underscores the evolving landscape of…
Credit Enhancement Facility (CEF) issues Loan Guarantee Initiative in Jamaica
In 2009, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) established a…
Brazil and World Bank New $225M Outcome Bond for Amazon Reforestation
On August 23, 2024, the World Bank announced and priced a significant milestone in sustainable finance with the issuance of a 9-year, $225 million fully […]
Iberdrola Euro 750 million Green Bond: A Powerful Step Toward a Sustainable Future
As a Spanish corporate and one of Europe’s leading electricity company, Europe’s leading utility by capitalisation and the second largest in the world, Iberdrola’s commitment […]
Khazanah Impact Fund: A New Era for Malaysia’s Sustainable Development
The Khazanah Impact Fund (Dana Impak), spearheaded by Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is making waves in the country’s development landscape. By shifting […]
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund: Safeguarding Ecosystems and Promoting Sustainable Finance
This article explores how the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) operates, its innovative financing mechanisms, and its impact on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the […]
The Potential of Gender Bonds for Financing Gender Equality
Gender bonds are emerging as a powerful tool to finance gender equality initiatives, with Iceland recently issuing the world’s first sovereign gender bond. This €50 […]
Morgan Stanley’s $ 1 billion Social Bond Success Story
In 2020, Morgan Stanley issued a groundbreaking social bond worth $1 billion, aimed at financing or refinancing affordable housing projects across the United States. Today, […]
The Development Bank of Rwanda’s Sustainability-Linked Bond
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) is setting a remarkable precedent in the world of sustainable finance with the launch of its Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB). […]
TDB Green+ Class C Shares: Catalyzing Climate Finance in Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) is pioneering a new frontier in sustainable finance with the introduction of its Green+ Class […]
Unveiling the African Development Bank’s USD 750 million Landmark AfDB Hybrid Bond Issue
In January 2024, the African Development Bank (AfDB) made headlines with the launch of its inaugural USD 750 million Global Sustainable AfDB Hybrid bond, marking […]