Climate Bond Initiative identifies nearly 400 green infrastructure projectsBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018 3:13PMDespite the strong issuance of green bonds in Australia and New Zealand, both counties need to muster more capital allocation to generate investment in green infrastructure to meet international mitigation and emissions commitments, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative. Related News |
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