Accelerating Green Bonds for Municipalities in Southeast Asia
This report examines how green, social, and sustainable bonds can help municipalities raise capital to finance climate-resilient infrastructure and drive green, inclusive growth.
Green, social, and sustainable bonds (GSS+) issuances in Southeast Asia amounted to $21.4 billion in 2023.
This report analyzes how such bonds can help Southeast Asia’s municipalities raise capital to finance climate-resilient infrastructure and drive green, inclusive growth. Assessing future risks and opportunities, it recommends cities grow project pipelines, standardize blended finance solutions, and ramp up the development of local debt markets to raise the capital they need to transition to sustainable pathways.
Contents
- Introduction
- The Role of GSS+ Debt
- Opportunities and Challenges for Developing a Sustainable Municipal Bond Market in Southeast Asia
- Outlook
- Appendixes
