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This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the Hong Kong green bond market in 2019, highlighting a trend toward issuer diversification, the launch of the first government green bond, and the dominance of low-carbon building projects. It also examines Hong Kong's role as a regional hub for the Greater Bay Area and the regulatory efforts by the HKMA, SFC, and HKEX to enhance green finance transparency and disclosure.

This technical report assesses the international interoperability and usability of the South African Green Finance Taxonomy (SA GFT). It evaluates the taxonomy's alignment with global standards across three pillars: Make Substantial Contribution (MSC), Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS). While the SA GFT shows high alignment in its environmental objectives and sectoral coverage, the report identifies significant challenges in the usability of DNSH and MSS criteria, specifically regarding the lack of quantitative thresholds and clear disclosure frameworks. The report provides detailed recommendations for improving technical screening criteria, enhancing governance structures, and integrating the taxonomy into a broader national ESG disclosure ecosystem.