Libby George
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
Trump’s low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets
Trump’s pledge to halve energy costs sparks hope for oil importers but threatens fiscal turmoil for producers reliant on exports.
Ecuador nature deal scrutiny has not slowed work on debt swaps, IDB says
An enquiry into Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap has not slowed work on the instruments, president of the Inter-American Development Bank said.
Colombia in talks with Germany over debt-nature swaps, minister says
Colombia last month launched a new investment portfolio for its climate adaptation plans, which it hopes will attract some $40 billion.
Former finance chiefs call for debt reworks to enable climate spending
Group of former emerging world finance chiefs pushing to incorporate external shocks and climate change into debt sustainability calculations
Debt costs mean climate spending could push nations near insolvency
The report found 47 developing countries would hit external debt thresholds, as defined by the IMF, in the next five years if they...
