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Mongolia's First Bond Boosts Sustainable Finance Amid Challenges

1/24/2025

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BNP Paribas champions the bond market as a vital tool for boosting sustainable finance in emerging markets, essential for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals. In a groundbreaking move, Mongolia issues its first municipal bond to support a Battery Energy Storage System, enhancing energy reliability. Yet, soaring US bond yields could hinder private investment in climate initiatives, leaving vulnerable economies facing a daunting $1.3 trillion funding gap by 2030.

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BNP Paribas champions the bond market as a vital tool for boosting sustainable finance in emerging markets, essential for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals. In a groundbreaking move, Mongolia issues its first municipal bond to support a Battery Energy Storage System, enhancing energy reliability. Yet, soaring US bond yields could hinder private investment in climate initiatives, leaving vulnerable economies facing a daunting $1.3 trillion funding gap by 2030.