About this learning event

Green financial instruments are tools used to raise capital specifically for projects that deliver environmental benefits, supporting the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. These instruments include a variety of market-based solutions that help align financial flows with sustainability goals. The most common financial instrumentis the green bond, a debt instrument where proceeds are earmarked for green projectssuch as renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transport, or sustainable agriculture. Other examples include green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, and climate bonds. In emerging markets, including the Western Balkans, green financial instruments can play a catalytic role by attracting international climate finance, supporting decarbonization, and enhancing resilience. Their effectiveness is often strengthened when combinedwith capacity building and regulatory support. In the webinar we will explore the potential implications of shifting toward sustainable development through green debt instruments, such as access to new investor bases, potentially lower financing costs due to high demand, and reputational benefits and alignment with regulatory trends.

Target audience

This webinar is intended for public officials working in ministries of environment and climate change, ministries of finance, and other public institutions involved in implementing the Green Agenda.

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans project implemented by the CEF and supported by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia.