World Bank Green Bond Programme Since inaugural bond issue in 2008, the World Bank has issued over US$2bn in green bonds through 43 transactions and 1
{"Image DocumentName": "World Bank Green Bond Programme", "Image ImageDescription": "Since inaugural bond issue in 2008, the World Bank has issued over US 2bn in green bonds through 43 transactions and 16 currencies. Proceeds of issue deducted from special green account each quarter and added to the World Bank s lending pool to support Eligible Projects Eligible Projects: Selected by World Bank environment specialists and meet specific criteria for low-carbon development. Promote the transition to low-carbon and climate resilient growth in the recipient country. Include projects that target: (a) mitigation of climate change, including investments in low-carbon and clean technology programs; or. (b) adaptation to climate change, including investments in climate-resilient growth. Example Eligible Projects: Mexico: Rural Renewable Energy. US 15 million. China: Eco-farming. US 120 million. India: Energy Infrastructure. US 600 million. Dominican Republic: Disaster Risk Management. US 80 million.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}