Introduction to Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) Bonds (livestreamed)

The course aims at helping participants better understand the mechanics of green, social and sustainability bonds, from the big picture policy context to the underlying drivers of market development, main product features and regulation. The course discusses the Green and Social Bond Principles, the Sustainability Bond Guidelines and the new Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles and explains how they work in practice, including evaluation and selection of eligible projects for funding, the role of external reviewers and guidance on reporting. The course is illustrated with examples from the market, and includes quiz questions for each module.