Climate Bonds Initiative — Blue Bonds
Enriched multilateral · Found: 2026-03-14 20:41
Certification framework for blue economy bonds. $10M+ scale. Plastic pollution reduction eligible. Works through DFIs. Long-term instrument.
Source: https://www.climatebonds.net/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Climate Bonds Initiative (London)
- Funding Goal
- Certify debt instruments financing ocean-related sustainable activities
- Funding Amount
- Typically $10M+ bond issuance
- Deadline
- Rolling — framework available (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Work with DFI or bank to structure a blue bond. CBI certifies use-of-proceeds. Contact climatebonds.net.
- Target Region
- Global — developing country projects feasible
- Contact
- climatebonds.net
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:45
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Constraints
Summary
CBI Blue Bond standard provides certification for bonds funding ocean-related projects including plastic pollution reduction. Long-term strategic option at $10M+ scale.
Historical Context
Gabon, Seychelles precedents for blue bonds in developing countries.
Why it was added
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