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The Green Banks Design Guide provides a framework for selecting and supporting green bank formats in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), detailing four primary institutional models and three options for international support to accelerate their development.

This fact sheet by RMI defines green banks as public or quasi-public entities designed to leverage public funds to attract private capital for low-carbon, climate-resilient investments. It outlines their role in filling market gaps, reducing perceived risks for investors, and helping countries implement their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

A transcript of a March 2020 Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) webinar featuring experts discussing climate mitigation and resilience financing in Hawaii, with a focus on the role of green banks and community-led land preservation.

This guide from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) outlines the growing opportunities for professionals in the field of sustainable finance across the public sector, private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It highlights the diverse backgrounds of practitioners and provides advice for those seeking to transition into the field.

This briefing outlines the Climate Policy Initiative's (CPI) framework for evaluating the efficiency of public financial interventions, such as green banks, in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It focuses on identifying financial barriers and determining the most effective risk-bearing mechanisms and implementing institutions to address them.