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The 'Sustainable Finance Global Market Trends 2025' report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the scale and composition of the global GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked) bond market as of December 31, 2025. It highlights a cumulative issuance of 8.1 trillion USD, with 6.8 trillion USD meeting the organization's strict criteria. The report emphasizes the continued dominance of green bonds, the growth of sustainability bonds, and the emergence of adaptation and resilience (A&R) finance as a new frontier.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for investors to evaluate and engage with sovereign transition plans. It outlines key elements of credible planning, including science-based targets, detailed investment and policy roadmaps, and robust governance and transparency measures, aiming to help investors assess the long-term sustainability of sovereign asset exposures.