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This report presents the results of an expert consultation with 51 financial service providers (FSPs) to identify the sustainability and business criteria agricultural producers in developing countries must meet to be 'investment-ready'. The findings highlight a strong preference among investors for economic and governance factors over social and environmental ones when assessing financial risk.

This fact sheet details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by Bankinter on February 6, 2020, with a maturity date of October 6, 2027. The bond is a senior non-preferred financial corporate bond intended to finance or refinance renewable energy and green building projects.

This event report documents the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Global Annual Meeting held in New Delhi from 4-6 February 2020. The meeting focused on the role of Local Green Enterprises (LGEs)—environmentally conscious Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—in India's transition to an inclusive green economy. The report details global trends in sustainable finance, the application of Gandhian philosophy to local development, sector-specific challenges for Indian LGEs, and policy recommendations for the Government of India and UN-PAGE bodies to create a more supportive ecosystem for green entrepreneurship.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by Assicurazioni Generali on October 1, 2019, marking several firsts for the Italian insurance and financial corporate sectors.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 100 million private placement green bond issued by Banco Galicia on June 1, 2018, which marked the first corporate green bond issuance in Argentina.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 2 billion green bond issued by the Bank of Zhengzhou on June 5, 2019, with a three-year tenor and proceeds allocated to pollution prevention, clean transport, energy saving, and adaptation.

Sustainalytics provides a second-party opinion on the Assicurazioni Generali Green Bond Framework, concluding that it is credible, impactful, and aligns with the Green Bond Principles 2018. The framework outlines the use of proceeds for six environmental categories, establishes a Green Bond Committee for project selection, and commits to annual reporting on allocation and impact.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), a Spanish state-owned bank, on April 9, 2019. The bond is intended to finance or refinance projects providing environmental benefits across six eligibility areas, including renewable energy and clean transportation, supporting Spain's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the role of taxonomies—systematic classifications of green assets—in supporting the growth of the green bond market. It discusses the challenges of identifying eligible assets, the emergence of national and regional guidelines, and the development of comprehensive frameworks by the European Commission and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of the green finance market in Japan as of 2018. It details the growth of green bond issuance, the dominant role of financial institutions and large corporations, the sectors receiving funding, and the regulatory framework provided by the Japanese government to encourage sustainable investment.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines public sector green bond activity and policy developments during 2018. It details sovereign issuances, the creation of green bond market development toolkits for emerging markets, the European Union's progress toward a sustainable finance taxonomy, and the increasing role of central banks in managing climate-related financial risks.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the use of green bonds to finance low-carbon buildings and energy efficiency globally, with a specific focus on opportunities for Japan. It details the role of various issuers, including property companies, banks, and governments, and highlights the significance of the green securitisation market.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the use of green bonds to finance low-carbon buildings and energy efficiency globally and specifically within Japan. It details the role of various issuers, including financial institutions, sovereign entities, and asset-backed securities (ABS), while highlighting the potential for Japan to leverage its technical expertise in energy efficiency to expand its green bond market.

The Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) tool, developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), is a simulation-based methodology designed to integrate environmental, social, and economic risks and externalities into the financial valuation of infrastructure assets.

This fact sheet from the Green Economy Coalition describes the challenges and opportunities for transitioning to a green economy in Peru. It highlights a gap between private sector dynamism and slow public sector policy implementation, while identifying specific barriers facing green small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This fact sheet details a JPY 10bn green bond issued by Daiwa Securities Group Inc. on November 29, 2018, intended to finance and refinance loans and direct investments in renewable energy and certified green buildings.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green covered bond issued by MünchenerHyp on November 8, 2018, to finance energy-efficient residential and commercial property mortgages in Germany.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative explains the regulatory framework and procedures for foreign entities to issue green panda bonds in mainland China. It details the requirements for both panda bonds (yuan-denominated bonds issued by foreign entities) and green bonds, highlighting the role of Chinese regulatory bodies, the importance of the interbank market, and the process for aligning with both national and international green standards.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations, procedures, and market dynamics for foreign entities wishing to issue green panda bonds in mainland China. It defines the green panda bond as a Renminbi-denominated bond issued by a foreign entity in China with proceeds dedicated to green projects, requiring compliance with both panda bond and green bond guidelines.

This fact sheet details a HKD 3.6 billion green loan issued by New World Development on March 21, 2018, to finance a green commercial re-development project in Hong Kong.