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This policy brief assesses the Africa Energy Guarantee Facility (AEGF), a risk mitigation instrument launched by the European Investment Bank to attract private investment into Africa's sustainable energy sector. While the AEGF aims to unlock $1.4 billion in clean energy investment by providing insurance against political and sovereign risks, the document argues that its success depends on African policymakers creating enabling regulatory frameworks and reducing the high transaction costs and risks that currently deter private investors.

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 by Ember analyzes monthly electricity generation data in Europe, noting that EU electricity demand nearly returned to 2019 levels by August 2020, which contributed to a rise in coal generation.

A statement by Ember outlining seven demands for the European Union's Just Transition Mechanism to ensure that funding supports a genuine shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and climate neutrality.

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 report summarizes discussions on the Government of India's economic recovery package announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyzes the package's composition, its focus on supply-side measures, and provides specific recommendations for 'greening' the stimulus to align economic recovery with environmental sustainability and climate goals.

This policy brief examines the role of green financing in scaling renewable energy investments across Africa, using Kenya as a primary case study. It argues that while Africa has vast renewable potential, public funds are insufficient to meet the estimated $120 billion annual investment requirement through 2040. The document highlights how blended finance, risk mitigation instruments, and strategic partnerships between governments, development finance institutions, and the private sector can unlock the capital necessary for universal energy access and a low-carbon transition.

This briefing outlines strategic priorities for a green transition and energy access partnership between Africa and Europe. It highlights Africa's severe energy deficits and the potential of its solar resources, while warning against the contradiction of simultaneous fossil fuel expansion in countries like Kenya and South Africa. The document recommends focusing on 'nexus issues' (agriculture, digital economy, trade), de-risking private investment, and ensuring a 'just transition' through reskilling and gender mainstreaming, all while navigating the socio-economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leader Energy issued a MYR260m (USD60.9m) Green Sukuk on July 16, 2020, to refinance two solar photovoltaic projects in Kedah, Malaysia, with a combined capacity of 49MWac. The 18-year bond was underwritten by HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd and attracted 12 investors from the insurance and financial sectors.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Piedmont Operating Partnership on August 12, 2020, with a maturity date of August 15, 2030. The proceeds are primarily intended for the February 2020 acquisition of the LEED Certified Galleria Office Towers, costing USD 396.2 million.

This fact sheet details a USD 198 million green municipal bond issuance by the City of Seattle on August 5, 2020, intended for capital improvements and conservation programs for its municipal light and power plant and system.

Interconexion Electrica issued Colombia's first green bond on August 13, 2020, raising COP140bn (USD38m) to fund two energy transmission projects on Colombia's north coast. These projects aim to connect wind and solar energy to the National Interconnected System. The issuer will provide annual sustainability reports tracking MW of renewable energy exchanged and environmental/social impacts.

The 'Recover Better with Sustainable Energy Guide for Caribbean Countries' outlines how sustainable energy investments can drive long-term development, economic resilience, and adherence to the Paris Agreement in the Caribbean region.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Tucson Electric Power on August 10, 2020, to finance the construction of the Oso Grande wind farm in New Mexico.

This fact sheet describes the financing of the Murra Warra II Wind Farm in Australia, noting it as the first project finance green loan used for wind farm construction in the country.

This research paper analyzes the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and global climate change responses, arguing that the pandemic serves as a 'climate change parable' with systemic similarities. It explores how national recovery efforts can either bolster or undermine the goals of the Paris Agreement and the postponed COP 26 summit, providing recommendations for aligning economic stimulus with green transitions.

This fact sheet details a debut green bond issuance by Enexis Holding NV, a Dutch electricity and gas grid group, which raised EUR 500 million in June 2020 to fund grid improvements for renewable energy, green buildings, and smart meters.

This briefing by Energy Innovation examines the role of offshore wind in achieving zero-emissions climate goals, focusing on cost reductions, technological advancements like floating turbines, and policy recommendations for the United States to scale its capacity.