On 28 July 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 (SAST/CAT/CEST), UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for Sustainable Development Goals will host the virtual launch of the Technical Handbook: Issuing Municipal Sustainable Bonds in South Africa.
The Handbook aims to help South African Municipalities to determine whether a Sustainable Bond is a suitable tool for financing their climate change and environmental projects. It provides decision-making guidance and outlines a step-by step process of preparing for, issuing and managing a Sustainable Bond.
The discussion will cover:
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Climate Finance and linkages to Sustainable Bonds.
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A brief Presentation on the Content, Significance and use of the Sustainable Handbook.
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A presentation on the Promoting Sustainable financing for Municipalities.
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National Treasury: Creating an enabling policy environment for sustainable bonds uptake.
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Next steps.