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Côte d'Ivoire launches 'bold' sovereign sustainability-linked debt framework

Côte d'Ivoire has published its sustainability-linked finance framework, preparing the ground to become the first sub-investment grade sovereign issuer of the target-based instrument.

IDB, World Bank launch 'Amazonia Bond' programme with $1bn deal plan

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced plans to raise $1 billion from a debut 'Amazonia Bond' after it launched a new sustainable bond issuance platform focused on the Amazon with the World Bank.

'Outcomes-based bonds are scalable - but must tread a fine path,' says L&G

Outcomes-based bonds are set to continue to grow, according to Legal & General (L&G) - but they require a delicate balance between ambitious outcomes and appealing income.

Public financing being 'wasted' on commercially viable nature projects, says EIB

Public financiers need to ensure they are not "wasting" grant financing on nature projects that could be commercially successful, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has said.

Carbon market leaders join up on Article 6

US and BTG Pactual launch $10bn Brazilian restoration coalition

The US government has launched a Brazilian land restoration coalition, with aims to mobilise around $10 billion from the public and private sector.

COP29: MDBs update 'common framework' and pledge $120bn to climate financing

World Bank launches food security group

The World Bank has launched a high-level thought leadership group to provide guidance and strategic advice on tackling food security.

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 returns to New York next week

Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt conference returns to New York next week, Thursday 19 September. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a 30% discount to attend.

G20 group calls for national transition plans ahead of COP29