What are green bonds?

Summary: 

 

Green bonds is one of the financing options available to private firms and public entities to support climate and environmental investments.  Investors are attracted to green bonds because they allow a closer connection to positive social and environmental impacts. The World Bank Treasury created the "What Are Green Bonds" guide to help people without a finance background better understand the nature of green bonds.

Learn more and download the guide from the link below.

Author
World Bank
Publication Date
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
Applicable location
Africa
Americas
Europe
Asia
Oceania
Topic/Theme
Financing policies and mechanisms
Database
Learning materials