Accelerating Blue Bonds Issuances in Latin America and the Caribbean

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

IDB Invest

United Nations Global Compact

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Thematic Bonds

Topic 2

Oceans

Target Audience

MDBs/DFIs

Real Economy Corporates

Asset Managers

Relevant Geography

Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource Description

This paper provides insights for companies to scale up sustainable business opportunities in the blue bond market, focusing on financing ocean and water-related projects with high development impact.

Why This Matters

With growing demand for sustainable investment products, blue bonds can mobilize significant capital for ocean health, water security, and climate resilience, while supporting economic growth.

Key Insights

A sustainable ocean economy offers a triple win for people, nature, and the economy while addressing climate change
Blue bonds allow investors to finance companies using a proven framework that supports sustainable ocean and freshwater projects
Expanding blue eligibility criteria can enable a wider range of issuers to develop impactful projects
Highlights the need for clear definitions, robust impact metrics, and transparent reporting to build investor confidence
Encourages partnerships between issuers, investors, and technical experts to accelerate market growth

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Accelerating Blue Bonds Issuances in Latin America and the Caribbean - (Spanish)

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