The 2024 Morgan Stanley Sustainable Finance Summit was held on May 21–22 in New York City discussed perspectives on how Green Bonds and Outcome Bonds can help ensure the clean energy transition in our future AI economy.
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…
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund: Safeguarding Ecosystems and Promoting Sustainable Finance
This article explores how the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) operates,…
TDB Green+ Class C Shares: Catalyzing Climate Finance in Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)…
World Bank ‘Better Bank, Bigger Ambitions’ Spring Meetings 2024
In the World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings press conference was…
Understanding Catastrophe Bonds: Jamaica’s $150M Initiative
Imagine a hurricane tearing through the Caribbean. Homes destroyed, roads…
$42 Million DFC Portfolio Guaranty for Banreservas
In August 2024, in a strategic move to enhance economic…
Transforming Mongolia with Social Bonds
On July 9, 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a groundbreaking investment in Mongolia’s first social bond. This landmark initiative is set to catalyze […]
Ecuador’s Marine Bond: A Game Changer for Galapagos Conservation
The Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stand as a living testament to the rich biodiversity of our planet. Yet, these islands face growing […]
Indonesia Coral Bond: Innovating Marine Conservation Financing
Indonesia Coral Bond is a groundbreaking financing instrument launched by the World Bank in February 2024 aimed at improving the management and biodiversity of Indonesia\’s coral reefs.
XPRIZE Rainforest: Catalyzing Innovation for Conservation
The XPRIZE Rainforest is a $10 million competition aimed at developing advanced technologies to rapidly and comprehensively map and monitor the biodiversity of the world\’s rainforests.
Understanding Catastrophe Bonds: Jamaica’s $150M Initiative
Imagine a hurricane tearing through the Caribbean. Homes destroyed, roads flooded, lives disrupted. Small island nations like Jamaica bear the brunt of such disasters. But […]
MDB Collaborative Co-Financing Platform
A groundbreaking initiative, the Global Collaborative Co-Financing Platform (GCCFP), has recently been launched by a coalition of ten multilateral development banks (MDBs). This platform marks […]
World Bank ‘Better Bank, Bigger Ambitions’ Spring Meetings 2024
In the World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings press conference was held on April 12, 2024, Ajay Banga, President announced the Bank’s plan to evolve and […]
IFAD Issues 2023 Sustainable Euro 65 million Bond for Eradicating Rural Hunger and Poverty
This euro private placement, totaling €65 million have been secured from four German pension funds, with Hamburger Pensionskasse (HPK) serving as the key investor.
World Bank Issues 2020 SDG $550 million Food Bond
Over 30 investors including Folksam Group, Handelsbanken Treasury, Kommunalbanken (KBN), Nordea Asset Management, Sbanken ASA, Storebrand Bank ASA and Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH participated in the bonds.