Green and Sustainability Sukuk Update 2024

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Islamic Finance Council (UKIFC)

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Islamic Finance

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers

Banks

MDBs/DFIs

Real Economy Corporates

Financial Services Providers

Relevant Geography

Global

Africa

Resource Description

This webinar, co-hosted by South Africa’s National Treasury, IFC, Carbon Trust, and the National Business Initiative, discusses the development of a green finance taxonomy to support South Africa’s post-COVID recovery and long-term competitiveness.

Why This Matters

Developing a green finance taxonomy and embedding sustainability in recovery efforts can help South Africa build resilience, attract investment, and support low-carbon development.

Key Insights

The government’s technical paper on sustainable finance outlines a vision for integrating policy, regulation, and oversight across the financial sector
A national green taxonomy is recommended to align with global standards and direct investment into sustainable sectors
Speakers highlighted the role of public-private collaboration, capacity building, and climate finance in enabling green recovery
Presentations explored opportunities for green stimulus and lessons from international and local contexts

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