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This report documents a Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) enforcement dialogue held on April 6, 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum brought together various departments of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to review gains, identify areas for improvement in NMT infrastructure and governance, and commit to a coordinated action plan for enhancing pedestrian and cycling pathways.

The 2021 Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities report by the Climate Bonds Initiative identifies significant low-carbon investment potential in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It details sector-specific opportunities in transport, energy, water, waste, buildings, and new infrastructure, while providing six strategic recommendations to mobilize private capital through green finance instruments and harmonized standards.

This fact sheet details a USD 271 million green bond issuance by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority on June 25, 2020, to refinance the development of the Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Chongqing Rail Transit on March 25, 2020, to finance or refinance four metro lines in Chongqing, China.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1 billion green bond issued by Santander Consumer Bank AS on February 12, 2020, specifically to refinance private vehicle consumer finance loans for electric vehicles in Norway.

A fact sheet detailing a GBP150m (USD194m) green private placement issued by Porterbrook on November 1, 2019, to refinance a previous public bond for low carbon transport.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR360m (USD398m) green bond issued by Akiem Group SAS on September 5, 2019, to finance or refinance electric-powered rolling stock.

This fact sheet details a JPY 6 billion green bond issued by Meidensha Corporation on July 23, 2019, to fund the expansion and construction of manufacturing facilities for electric and hybrid vehicle motors and rooftop solar panels in Japan.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details the issuance of a USD 1.4 billion sovereign green bond by the Republic of Chile on June 17, 2019, which is the first Sovereign Certified Climate Bond issued in the Americas.

This fact sheet details a CNY 3 billion (USD 432 million) green bond issued by the Bank of Ningbo on October 26, 2018, with a three-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to 14 projects across low carbon transport, wastewater treatment, recycling, and water management, with an assurance report provided by EY.

Sustainalytics verified that BTS Group Holdings PCL's proposed green bonds conform to the Climate Bonds Standard's Low Carbon Transport criteria. The bonds are intended to finance clean transportation and infrastructure, specifically the Pink and Yellow monorail lines in Bangkok, Thailand. The verification confirmed that BTSG has appropriate internal controls for tracking proceeds and aligns its goals with Thailand's national GHG reduction targets for 2030.

A fact sheet detailing a green bond issuance by Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. on November 20, 2018, which is the first Climate Bonds Certified Bond issued by a regional bank in China and the first such bond issued in Hong Kong.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Royal Schiphol Group NV on November 5, 2018, to fund low-carbon buildings and electric vehicle infrastructure at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a green bond issuance by the New South Wales Treasury Corporation on November 15, 2018, totaling AUD 1.8 billion (USD 1.3 billion) with a five-year tenor.

This fact sheet details a EUR 1.75 billion green bond issuance by Société du Grand Paris on October 22, 2018, to fund the expansion of the public transport network in the Paris Metropolitan Area.

This document is an independent reasonable assurance report issued by Ernst & Young (EY) on 26 October 2018. It evaluates whether the Treasury Corporation of NSW (TCorp) 2018 Green Bond pre-issuance process and its Sustainability Bond Framework align with specific international standards, including the Climate Bond Standard (CBS) v2.1 and the ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 500 million green bond issued by ALD SA on October 11, 2018, certified under the Low Carbon Transport Standard to finance low-emission vehicles.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Q3 2018 report on the Chinese green bond market details a total issuance of USD 8.5 billion for the quarter, with a cumulative USD 21.5 billion for the first three quarters of 2018. The report highlights the dominance of financial corporates, the growth of local government financing vehicles, and the ongoing alignment challenges between Chinese and international green bond definitions.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by China Construction Bank Corporation on September 24, 2018, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard for projects in renewable energy, transport, and water management.

The China Green Bond Market Mid-Year Report 2018 by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the performance and alignment of Chinese green bonds from January to June 2018, highlighting a growth in issuance driven by the private sector and a continuing gap between domestic and international green bond definitions.