IDB Invest recently issued two sustainable bonds in local currency. One was valued at 2.5 billion Mexican pesos (about US$150 million) while the other was valued at 40 billion Colombian pesos (around US$10 million). The funds will be directed towards promoting inclusive financing and providing support for essential infrastructure projects in transportation, renewable energy, telecommunications, […]
BBVA PerĂº has secured a US$250 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The funding will be directed towards supporting sustainable building projects through lending initiatives. Source: Latin Finance
The Bahamas has submitted a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hold countries accountable for climate change. This submission follows the country’s support for a UN Resolution seeking an advisory opinion on states’ obligations regarding climate change. Source: Tribune242