IISD becomes a Climate Bonds Partner; working together to grow green bonds that support a globally sustainable economy

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), a leading NGO promoting human development and environmental sustainability, has today become a Climate Bonds Partner.

Executive Director, IISD-Europe, Mark Halle said:

“We’ve had a very fruitful relationship with the Climate Bonds Initiative in developing green finance initiatives in China.”

“Our organizations share a vital sense of urgency about addressing the global threat of catastrophic climate change and mitigating the impacts of the climate change.  This is especially important in vulnerable developing countries, where climate change will have the most severe impact.”

“We’re keen now to build on the work we've done together in China to drive a massive global shift of capital to financing climate solutions, both mitigation and adaptation.”

Climate Bonds CEO, Sean Kidney, said:

“Ever since it was founded, IISD, has been a global leader in re-thinking how we sustainably manage our planet. In particular IISD has a deep understanding of the environmental and development challenges faced by developing countries and emerging markets.”

“We will be working together on solutions to equitably mobilize capital for climate solutions and to develop strong economies that will be resilient in the face of climate change challenges.”

“That includes successfully meeting the needs of the present, in particular the needs of the world’s poor, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

About Climate Bonds Initiative: The Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused not-for-profit. It is the only organization in the world working exclusively to mobilise the USD 100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions.

The Climate Bonds Initiative has issued an open invitation to banks, issuers, investors and NGOs to join as Climate Bond Partners to help rapidly grow what is already a US$55bn market of green and climate bonds.

Partner roles:

  • Develop initiatives to grow investment in climate solutions.

  • Participate in different market development committees.

  • Help define policy agendas for sector and country programs.

Partners receive:

  • Access to bonds data, including the latest green and climate bonds, underwriter details and new investment areas.

  • Market insights, tailored staff briefings and support to make the most of opportunities in the growing green bonds market.

  • Opportunities to connect with policy-makers, banks, investors and other Partners.

See what other non-profit Partners, like the International Cooperative Mutual Insurers Federation, the UN Principles for Sustainable Investment and the SloCAT (Partnership on Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transport), say.

NGOs, banks, investors and governments are invited to join as Climate Bond Partners to help rapidly grow a market of green and climate bonds. Click here for a full list of Partners.

Find out more or email us to become a Partner.