TAP Special Webinar Series: Green Finance Innovation

Sustainable action needs financing. Innovative green finance mechanisms can offer local governments a powerful tool to finance sustainable projects that address environmental challenges. By utilizing green finance tools, such as green bonds, municipalities can attract investment for initiatives like renewable energy, public transportation, and green infrastructure, driving local economic growth while promoting environmental stewardship. This funding mechanism not only helps cities meet their sustainability goals but also enhances their resilience to climate change impacts.

This webinar series, hosted by ICLEI's Transformative Actions Program (TAP) will span a range of deep dives into green bonds. See more below and at tap-potential.org:

JAPAN’S TRANSITION BONDS AS OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHER COUNTRIES

Japan is a pioneer when it comes to transition bonds. We present the Japanese experience and practice of issuing such bonds, as well as their potential to spur climate-friendly investments and lower emissions from polluting sectors.

EUROPE’S NEW GREEN BONDS STANDARDS BOOST MUNICIPALITIES’ OPPORTUNITIES

We will explore opportunities for the EU Green Deal, and zoom in on the Swedish Kommune Investment model and others, as an alternative to central government financing, and combining public and private participation.

GREEN BONDS: A RESOURCE FOR AFRICAN CITIES

While green bonds can be a promising tool for unlocking capital for sustainability-related investments, many African local governments struggle to access finance, particularly due to a lack of credit worthiness. We explore how to address such barriers and how green bonds could be used at city-scale.

Find more details and register for the series at tap-potential.org.