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This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the development of green banking in China, highlighting the role of the 'Big Four' state-owned banks and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). It analyzes the growth of green credit portfolios, the effectiveness of top-down policy incentives from the People's Bank of China (PBoC), and the financial performance of green loans compared to traditional loans. The document also identifies systemic barriers to scaling green finance, including insufficient risk modeling and the perceived trade-off between green investment and short-term profitability.

This fact sheet describes the financing of the Murra Warra II Wind Farm in Australia, noting it as the first project finance green loan used for wind farm construction in the country.

This research paper, developed under the Leadership for Urban Climate investment (LUCI) initiative, examines how National Development Banks (NDBs) can accelerate investment in climate-smart urban infrastructure to avoid unsustainable infrastructure lock-in and enhance city resilience.

This fact sheet details a debut green bond issuance by Enexis Holding NV, a Dutch electricity and gas grid group, which raised EUR 500 million in June 2020 to fund grid improvements for renewable energy, green buildings, and smart meters.

The document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a JPY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Comforia Residential REIT on July 30, 2020, to finance or refinance green buildings in Japan.

This fact sheet details a USD 3.385 million bond issued by the Town of Schererville, Lake County, on July 29, 2020, to refund a 2010 bond used for sewage construction and improvements.

This fact sheet details the inaugural green bond issuance by QuadReal Property Group on July 24, 2020, which raised CAD 350 million (USD 268 million) to fund eligible green projects including green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

This fact sheet details a GBP 300 million green bond issued by Northern Powergrid on June 16, 2020, to finance and refinance projects related to grid reliability, renewable energy integration, and environmental mitigation.

This fact sheet details a EUR 200 million green bond issued by Uniqa Insurance Group on July 9, 2020, with a maturity date of October 9, 2035. The bond is intended to finance a broad range of eligible projects including renewable energy, clean transport, sustainable water and wastewater management, and pollution prevention and control.

The City of Lawrence issued a USD 12 million US Municipal bond on July 15, 2020, to finance capital improvements for its waterworks, including plant and system upgrades.

The Maryland Stadium Authority issued a USD 34 million green bond on July 21, 2020, to finance the construction of Northwood Elementary PK-5 School, targeting at least LEED Silver certification.

This research paper, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), examines the financial instability of India's electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyzes how the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing structural issues—such as poor billing, high procurement costs, and inadequate tariff structures—and evaluates the effectiveness of central government stimulus packages and regulatory reforms intended to stabilize the sector and support a sustainable energy transition.

This fact sheet details a USD 283 million green bond issued by the San Diego County Water Authority on July 22, 2020, to refinance various water infrastructure and storage projects.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by CIFI Holdings on July 20, 2020, intended to refinance existing debts on green assets.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of the Poçem and Kalivaç hydropower projects on the Vjosa River in Albania, concluding that these assets generate higher costs to the state, environment, and communities than they provide in benefits.

This executive summary from the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries are in a state of systemic decline, characterized by financial instability, asset fire sales, and unsustainable debt used to maintain shareholder dividends.

This policy brief analyzes the role of credit cooperatives in Brazil's rural credit system, highlighting their growth during economic instability and their function as a mechanism for financial inclusion for small and medium-sized rural producers.

This policy brief analyzes the role of credit cooperatives in Brazil's rural credit system, highlighting their ability to provide financial inclusion for small-scale producers, particularly during economic crises. It examines the structural relationship between cooperatives and commercial banks, the geographical distribution of credit, and the regulatory advantages that allow cooperatives to operate more efficiently than traditional banks in rural areas.

This briefing explores "solar for coal swaps," a private-sector financial model where third parties purchase and retire uneconomic coal assets from utilities in exchange for providing new solar generation. The document argues that this approach can accelerate the clean energy transition, particularly for municipal and cooperative utilities, by leveraging private capital to bypass utility inertia and reduce consumer costs.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion (USD 92 million) green bond issued by Asahi Kasei Corp on June 19, 2020, to fund run-of-river hydroelectric power facilities.