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Sovereign Green Bonds - COP23 Side event | Nov 7, 2017 | live stream online

Created by Carolin Planitzer
November 7, 2017 | 5:30 AM | Live stream online

Sovereign Green Bonds: Hear from the Experts

 

Watch online: www.panda.org/cop23live

 

On 7th November WWF and Climate Bonds Initiative are holding a side event on sovereign green bonds

Come and hear about present and future issuers: WWF PandaHub, Bonn Zone COP23

 

The Green Sovereign Story

Poland led the way, France and Fiji followed by stepping up on sovereign issuance. Nigeria has signalled their intentions. Who’s next to take the lead?

This 2nd day COP side event will focus on the importance of sovereign issuance. Speakers will explore the potential for green sovereign bonds to assist developing and emerging economies address climate change and NDC goals.

 

Agenda

11:30-11:40 Introduction by WWF

11:40-11:50 Overview on the importance of sovereign green bonds: Justine Leigh-Bell, Director of Market Development, Climate Bonds Initiative

11:50-12:20 Remarks by representatives of Government Treasuries from France, Fiji, Kenya and Nigeria

12:20-12:40 Audience Questions

12:40-12:45 Concluding Remarks