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This policy brief explores green growth financing mechanisms to support Africa's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the 'twin COVID–climate crisis' provides an opportunity to 'build back better' by integrating sustainable investment into stimulus packages, leveraging private capital through green bonds, and reforming fiscal and financial regulations to increase climate resilience.

This research paper examines the relationship between green bond financing and the climate targets of the twenty largest European green bond issuers in 2018, finding a disconnect between the two and a lack of pressure to meet science-based targets.

This fact sheet details a USD 272.6 million green bond issued by the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) on December 19, 2019, to finance the expansion of its headquarters in Sacramento, California.

This fact sheet details a USD 50 million green bond issued by the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry on May 9, 2019, to fund a municipal solid waste to low carbon fuels biorefinery and a feedstock processing facility operated by Sierra BioFuels.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 1.9 billion green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by Qingdao International Shipping Building Management Co., Ltd., backed by green buildings in Shandong province, China.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines the Transport Criteria under the Climate Bonds Standard, detailing the eligibility of transport projects for green bond certification to support global decarbonisation targets.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) examines the opportunities for using green bonds to finance sustainable construction in Mexico. It details the current state of the market, national climate commitments, specific financial instruments like CKDs and FIBRAS, and the certification proxies accepted under the Climate Bonds Standard for residential and commercial buildings.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the potential for using green and sustainable bonds to finance low-carbon buildings in Mexico. It details the country's climate commitments, the current state of the green bond market, specific financial instruments like FIBRAs and CKDs, and the certification proxies used to identify eligible low-carbon assets.

The FSD Africa Impact Report documents the organization's efforts since 2012 to reduce poverty in sub-Saharan Africa by strengthening financial markets. It details achievements in financial inclusion, capital market development, and institutional capacity building, while outlining a strategic shift toward 'FSD 2.0' to focus on jobs, basic services, and sustainable futures in response to challenges like Covid-19 and climate change.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the current state, structure, and growth potential of the green bonds market in Africa, highlighting its current underdevelopment and the role of multilateral development institutions.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 1 billion (USD 1.1 billion) green bond issued by Daimler AG on September 10, 2020, with a maturity date of September 10, 2030. The bond is intended to finance the transition to zero-emission vehicles and sustainable industrial operations.

This fact sheet details a EUR 35 million green bond issued by Ijsbeer Energie Europa BV on September 7, 2020, to fund 'Project Ice Block'. The project aims to retrofit an existing combined heat and power (CHP) facility to increase its energy utilization from 25% to 90% through a circular economy approach.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative and SynTao Green Finance analyzes the potential for green bond issuance in China to support its transition to a low-carbon economy. It details the investment needs under the 13th Five-Year Plan, the role of green finance pilot zones, and the regulatory framework governing green bonds. The document emphasizes the need for private sector capital to fill a significant funding gap and advocates for the harmonization of green definitions to attract international investors.

This report, co-authored by the Climate Bonds Initiative and Syntao Green Finance and sponsored by UK PACT, analyzes the potential for green investment and the issuance of green bonds in China. It identifies significant funding gaps for the transition to a low-carbon economy, evaluates the impact of national and local green finance policies, and highlights opportunities within green finance reform and innovation pilot zones. The document emphasizes the need for standardized green definitions, increased transparency in disclosure, and the potential for 'new infrastructure' and 'brown' industry transitions to drive future green bond issuance.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for Mercury NZ Ltd detailing a NZD 200 million green bond issued on September 14, 2020, to fund wind and geothermal energy assets.

This report introduces a methodology and framework for a desktop-based assessment of the productivity of green bonds in China, aiming to help investors and policymakers evaluate the mission impact of these instruments to inform future guidelines and market structures.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a EUR 10 million issuance by Reconcept GmbH to finance renewable energy projects globally.

This fact sheet details a JPY 300 million private placement green bond issued by GPSS Holdings on July 31, 2020, to fund solar power generation facilities in Japan.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 705 million green bond issued by Coca Cola FEMSA on September 1, 2020, with a maturity date of September 1, 2032.

This executive summary outlines a framework for identifying trustworthy financial activities that support a low-carbon transition aligned with the Paris Agreement. It introduces a 'Transition label' to distinguish genuine decarbonization efforts from 'greenwashing' and provides a classification system for entities and economic activities based on their compatibility with a 1.5°C warming limit.