Sales of blue bonds from Brazil dwarf those of many other countries, fueled by a major push to expand access to clean water
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Innovation, sovereign retool may fuel rebound in ESG bond sales
Labeled bond issuance took a breather in 2025, but industry experts are optimistic about the outlook for the year ahead amid strong investor demand
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UN’s Brazil summit boosts LatAm climate finance efforts
COP30 led to billions of dollars in financing commitments for the region, and a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels is in the works
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Latin America’s carbon markets start linking up
Much yet must be done, but domestic markets are growing and integrating with international ones
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Mexican banks sharpen pencils on climate risks
Lenders in Mexico are trying to better gauge the risks to their portfolios posed by extreme weather and shifts in climate policy
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Bankers stay bullish amid ESG bond slump
Despite this year’s slowdown in issuance, bankers see no sign of a lasting shift in demand for labelled bonds from Latin America
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A new ESG bond gains traction
Bankers, investors, and analysts see momentum ahead for biodiversity financing
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Bankers stay bullish amid ESG bond slump
Despite this year’s slowdown in issuance, bankers see no sign of a lasting shift in demand for labelled bonds from Latin America
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Blue finance market pauses for breath
Despite a recent slowdown in financing for water-related projects, bankers and investors see the deal pipeline filling up again
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Banks urged to step up climate action
Latin American banks have embraced sustainable finance but they can do much more, spurred on by stronger regulation, to help make economies more climate resilient, experts say