REPORTS & DATA

This policy research report by the World Bank Group explains how developing countries can build resilience by moving from reactive relief to proactive adaptation that requires a multi-layered strategy.

The ocean economy sustains over 100 million jobs globally and is expected to contribute more than $5 trillion to the global economy by 2050. Innovative financing solutions are key to enhancing ocean and coastal preservation and increasing clean water resources, and Blue Finance has a huge potential to help realize these goals. IFC’s first Guidelines for Blue Finance, launched in 2022, identified eligible blue project categories to guide IFC’s investments to support the blue economy, in line with the Green Bond Principles and Green Loan Principles.

The report, which draws on evidence from CCDRs representing 64 percent of the population and 77 percent of the GDP of low- and middle-income countries, demonstrates ways that countries can integrate their own climate and development goals to drive job creation, economic growth, and resilience.

Degraded natural wealth is not just an environmental problem, it is also an economic liability. But achieving economic growth without harming the environment is not only possible but has already been demonstrated by some countries. A cleaner economy can also create more jobs. Find out about how policymakers can connect the dots across land, air, and water sectors to drive strong, sustainable economic growth at the national-level and unlock major global benefits.

Emerging market economies are claiming a rising share of trade in products associated with the new technologies that help reduce pollution, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and help mitigate the impact of extreme weather.

The seventh edition of the IFC-Amundi Green Bond report shows GSSS bond issuance hit a record $1 trillion in 2024, a 3 percent advance on the previous year. Global momentum is helping underpin sales in emerging markets, though 2024 did see lower GSSS bond volumes in developing economies.

Harmonized Circular Economy Finance Guidelines aims to help investors, financial institutions and private companies identify and quantify opportunities to channel financing to projects that support a circular economy. It provides guidance to identify activities that are eligible for circular economy finance.

Unlocking Opportunities: A Framework for Assessing Green Hydrogen Potential in Emerging Markets provides a framework for developers, investors, and policymakers to explore the potential of green hydrogen and create opportunities for new industries, foster job creation, and enhance resilience to address global challenges.

IFC’s annual Green and Social Bond Impact Report publishes a list of projects in emerging markets that have been funded through the proceeds of our green and social bonds. Green and social bonds are an integral component of IFC’s borrowing strategy, facilitating the financing of projects that drive positive social outcomes and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

This comprehensive document aids firms in interpreting the regulatory reporting frameworks specified by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), providing best practice recommendations to clarify ambiguities in official guidance.