In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable finance, ABN Amro has charted a new course by embracing cutting-edge technology to tokenize green bonds in collaboration […]
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…
Thailand’s PEA Issues $35M Sustainability Bond
In a pioneering move, Thailand’s state-owned utility operator Provincial Electric…
India’s Green Credit Programme: Incentives for Sustainable Growth
The Green Credit Programme in India was launched in June…
World Bank Plastic Waste Reduction Outcome Bond
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges…
Khazanah Impact Fund: A New Era for Malaysia’s Sustainable Development
The Khazanah Impact Fund (Dana Impak), spearheaded by Malaysia’s sovereign…
California’s $10B Climate Bond
photo credit: Noah Berger / Associated Press In a landmark…
FENC and KGI Securities Issue Taiwan’s First Sustainable Development Bond
In a landmark move that underscores Taiwan's commitment to sustainable…
Ecuador’s Marine Bond: A Game Changer for Galapagos Conservation
The Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stand as…
The Development Bank of Rwanda’s Sustainability-Linked Bond
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) is setting a remarkable…
Credit Enhancement Facility (CEF) issues Loan Guarantee Initiative in Jamaica
In 2009, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) established a specialized Credit Enhancement Facility (CEF), which this year has launched a significant financial initiative, issuing […]
Ecuador Social Bond: Landmark 2020 First-to-Market Sovereign Sustainable Guaranteed by IDB
In an era where financial markets are evolving to meet the challenges of sustainable development, the Ecuador Social Bond was a landmark first-to-market 2020 issuance […]
AFRIGREEN: New Fund for Empowering Africa’s Solar Energy Financing
AFRIGREEN is a €100 million Debt Impact Fund (with a €125 million hard cap) dedicated to financing renewable energy projects across Central and West Africa, […]
ADB makes $15 million investment in Georgia’s BasisBank Green Bond
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a strategic investment in BasisBank’s USD 20 million issuance of a green bond in Georgia, marking a significant […]
$40 Million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for Ethiopia’s Dashen Bank
To bolster Ethiopia’s trade and economic stability, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $40 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility (TF TGF) for […]
Barbados Creates a New Blue Green Bank
Introduction In a bold stride toward climate resilience and sustainable economic growth, Barbados has unveiled the Blue Green Bank (BGB), a pioneering financial institution that […]
€1bn Guarantee Facility for EU Wind Industry
In a significant step towards enhancing renewable energy infrastructure, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank have launched a €1 billion guarantee facility aimed […]
$42 Million DFC Portfolio Guaranty for Banreservas
In August 2024, in a strategic move to enhance economic growth and stability in the Dominican Republic, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), in […]
$200 million Portfolio Guaranty by DFC on Dominican Republic’s Bank for MSMEs Financing
In December 2023, in a significant move to bolster financial stability and foster economic growth in the Dominican Republic, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation […]