'It's not enough': Climate bonds enjoy bumper 2017, but experts warn market needs to keep accelerating

James Murray
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Climate Bonds Initiative confirms global market grew 78 per cent and topped $150bn last year, but there is a long way to go to meet the $1tr goal for the still fledgling sector

The climate bonds market surpassed expectations last year, topping $150bn for the first time as a number of governments, development banks, and corporates issued certified green bonds for the first time....

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