China now is among the top ranks of countries in issuing green bonds to accelerate their green transition. Chinese issuance accounts for 38% of the global amount in the first three quarters in 2016.
For the first time, green bonds have been directly referenced in the Communique of G20 Hangzhou Summit, and new Guidelines for Establishing the Green Financial System have been released in late August. These major developments will add momentum to green bond growth.
It’s all about clean green infrastructure!
Brazilian signatories at the Investor Statement launch
New Investor Statement: a sign of momentum
Not at COP or in Brazil or China? You can still catch Climate Bonds speakers at events in London, Brussels, Vienna and Zurich.
The newly formed Indian Green Bonds Market Development Council held its first meeting in Mumbai on Monday.
What’s it all about?
Welcome to the first edition of our Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Newsletter
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I’m in chilly Beijing today. Thanks to rain, the air quality is now “Good”, down from “Hazardous” when my high-speed train pulled into a moodily smoky station a couple of days ago.
As usual it’s been a round of meetings about green bonds with regulators, our Chinese partners like CCDC and CECEP, and industry associations.
What’s it all about?
You’re invited to join speakers from leading Indian energy companies, banks and insurance companies discussing directions for green bonds growth as part of Climate Bonds ‘State of the Market India’ twin launches.
The Climate Standards Board has approved a new Criteria for climate-resilient water bonds. Investors now have a verifiable, science-based screening process to evaluate bond investments earmarked for financing sustainable water-based infrastructure projects.
What’s it all about?
