Tag: green bonds
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Why African Banks Should Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why African Banks Are Best Positioned to Lead Urban Infrastructure Africa’s urban future hinges on smart, scalable infrastructure. As megacities expand and populations double over the next 25 years, housing, electricity, and transport systems must keep pace. African banks and institutional investors stand at the forefront of this opportunity, uniquely positioned to mobilize capital, manage…
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Tracking the Transition: Global private financial institutions’ progress toward net zero
Introduction: The Path to Net Zero for Private Financial Institutions Private financial institutions (FIs) stand at a critical crossroads in the climate transition. Their investment decisions shape the pace at which economies shift toward low-emission activities, and their ability to mobilize capital at scale is essential for meeting global net-zero ambitions. While progress has accelerated…
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Tracking the Transition: Private Financial Institutions Pushing Toward Net Zero
Introduction: The imperative for private finance in the net zero transition Achieving net zero emissions requires overwhelming investments, policy alignment, and a practical roadmap for scale. Private financial institutions (FIs)—including banks, asset managers, insurers, and private lenders—are uniquely positioned to channel capital toward climate-resilient, low-carbon projects. The transition is not only an environmental mission but…
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Landscape of Climate Finance in Brazil: Delivering on Sustainable Goals
Introduction: A New Lens on Brazil’s Climate Finance Brazil’s path toward a low‑carbon, climate‑resilient economy hinges on the steady flow of climate finance. A pioneering report from Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RIO) tracks how funds move, where they come from, and how effectively they support Brazil’s climate…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Helping Financial Institutions Become Climate Resilient
Introduction: Climate risk as a financial imperative Climate change poses a systemic risk to the Philippines’ economy, threatening both growth and stability. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reframed this risk as an opportunity to build a more resilient financial system. While the country faces frequent river and coastal flooding and recent disruptions from…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Steering Climate-Resilient Finance
Introduction: A Financial System Prepared for Climate Change The Philippines faces increasing climate threats—from riverine floods to coastal storm surges. Recognizing that climate change is a systemic risk to the country’s financial stability, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has positioned itself at the forefront of climate resilience. The central bank’s strategy blends risk management…