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May 19, 2020

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World Bank Group: 100 Countries Get Support in Response to COVID-19

The World Bank Group today announced its emergency operations to fight COVID-19 (coronavirus) have reached 100 developing countries – home to 70% of the world’s population.

May 15, 2020

Global Developments | Research and Opinions

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Interim Advice for IFC Clients on Safe Stakeholder Engagement in the Context of COVID-19

The main objective of this Interim Advice is to assist IFC clients in identifying alternative approaches and mechanisms for engaging stakeholder

May 1, 2020

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Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Global Sustainable Finance

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper was developed to support thinking on how to respond to the pandemic from a sustainable finance perspective.

March 4, 2020

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Committing to Climate-neutrality by 2050: Commission Proposes European Climate Law and Consults on the European Climate Pact

The Commission presents a proposal to enshrine in legislation the EU's political commitment to be climate neutral by 2050, to protect the planet and our people

February 28, 2020

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Nigeria – Establishing Economic Links Between Smallholder Farmers and Large-scale Agricultural Processes

The Central Bank of Nigeria established the Anchor Borrower’s Program (ABP) in 2015 to deepen financial inclusion through the creation of economic linkages between smallholder farmers and large-scale agricultural processes.

February 13, 2020

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UN Launches World’s Biggest Survey of Public Opinion on Climate Change

Today, celebrities and youth activists met with UN officials, governments and civil society to launch Mission 1.5, a campaign that aims to bridge the gap between people and governments on ambitious climate action.

January 14, 2020

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Financing the Green Transition: The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism

The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050.

January 8, 2020

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UNDP launches Ocean Innovation Challenge

The momentum on ocean protection and restoration has rapidly accelerated particularly since the 2017 Ocean Conference.

December 31, 2019

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Climate Risk and Financial Systems of Latin America: Regulatory, Supervisory and Industry Practices in the Region and Beyond

IDB launched a research program on the relationship between climate change and financial markets in the LAC region

December 11, 2019

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Climate Bonds Launches Version 3 of the International Climate Bonds Standard – Universal Compatibility for Global Green Investment

Climate Bonds has released Version 3.0 of the international Climate Bonds Standard; a significant development for green finance.

December 9, 2019

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COP25: Global Investors Urge Countries to Meet Climate Action Goals

More than 630 investors who collectively manage over $37 trillion in assets are calling on governments across the world to step up action

November 18, 2019

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Launch of Equator Principles – EP4

The latest version of the Equator Principles (EP) - EP4, referencing the IFC Performance Standards, was launched in Singapore

November 18, 2019

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SBN Members Share Experiences with the Equator Principles Financial Institutions at IFC Community of Learning Event on ESG

The latest version of the Equator Principles (EP) - EP4, was launched in Singapore with over 100 attendees

October 21, 2019

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Green Bond Issuance Tops $200bn Milestone – New Global Record in Green Finance: Latest Climate Bonds Data

– Progressive green bond and loan issuance for 2019 has just passed USD200bn

October 17, 2019

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NGFS Publishes A Sustainable and Responsible Investment Guide for Central Banks’ Portfolio Management

Climate change is a source of financial risk.

September 22, 2019

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130 Banks Holding USD 47 Trillion in Assets Commit to Climate Action and Sustainability

In a massive boost for climate action and sustainability, leading banks and the United Nations today launched the Principles for Responsible Banking

August 13, 2019

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15 Thai Commercial Banks to Jointly Formulate Guidelines for Responsible Lending

In collaboration with 15 commercial banks, the Bank of Thailand will establish guidelines for responsible lending as part of their sustainable business operation.

June 3, 2019

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UNEP Inquiry Releases New Report: “Financing Sustainable Development: Moving from Momentum to Transformation in a Time of Turmoil”

On the eve of Climate Week, UNEP Inquiry has published a short report about how policymakers can accelerate the availability of financial flows to fund sustainable development.

April 30, 2019

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IFC and Amundi publish 2018 Emerging Markets Green Bonds Report

Amundi and IFC published a new report on green bonds in emerging markets, which specifically addresses current gaps in the green bond market

April 17, 2019

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NGFS Calls for Action by Central Banks, Supervisors and all Relevant Stakeholders for Greening the Financial System

The Network for Greening the Financial System collectively acknowledges that climate-related risks are a source of financial risk.

February 1, 2019

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IOSCO consults on Recommendations for Sustainable Finance Regulations in Emerging Markets

IOSCO´s Growth and Emerging Market Committee (GEMC) published the consultation report Sustainable finance in emerging markets and the role of securities regulators

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