Marc Jones
G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans
G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.
Record Galapagos debt-for-nature swap scrutinized over transparency irregularities claims
The IDB is reviewing Ecuador's $1.6B Galapagos debt-for-nature swap after complaints about transparency and involvement.
Indonesia and US seal $35 million coral reef debt swap
The agreement is the fourth "debt-for-nature" swap the two countries have struck since 2009.
Development banks get ratings boost on climate clauses and hybrid bonds
The concern for the multilateral banks was that they would be viewed as risky by ratings agencies, impacting the triple A scores
Bahamas readies Caribbean’s next ‘debt-for-nature’ swap
The Bahamas is to join a growing debt-for-nature trend where countries protect precious ecosystems in return for having their debts reduced
Landmark climate finance deal signed for Mongolia grasslands
Transition fund worth $71m will combine with government spending to protect Mongolia grasslands that store millions of tonnes of carbon.
Debt-for-nature swaps could give $100 billion boost to climate fight, says report
LONDON – Debt-for-nature swaps, where poorer countries have debt written off in return for protecting ecosystems such as barrier reefs or rainforests, could...
