Financing Europe’s green recovery from Covid-19
Wednesday 18 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.33.2
Commentary: New giant enters green bond market
By Frank Scheidig in Frankfurt
Although the European Commission has long been able to issue bonds, it has been a rather rare guest on the capital market. Now, it has entered the green bond market in the hope of funding a sustainable recovery from Covid-19. The recovery agenda must be seen as an opportunity to build a more sustainable future rather than simply a return to the past. We must repair the short-term damage from the crisis in a way that also invests in our long-term future.
Read the full commentary on the website.
Meeting: Financial services and transitioning to net zero
Wednesday 15 September, 14:30-16:15
In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, OMFIF is convening two panel discussions on sustainable finance. The speakers will focus on how Spain and the UK can work more closely to deliver the COP26 private finance hub strategy, as well as policy frameworks for mitigating climate-related financial risks in the two countries and best practice for green investments.
Register to attend here.
