Renewable energy projects (for example, solar and wind).

Energy efficiency projects (including energy efficient or green buildings).

Sustainable waste management projects.

Sustainable land use projects (including sustainable forestry and agriculture).

Biodiversity conservation projects.

Clean transportation projects.

Clean water projects.

Drinking water projects.

Project Bonds. These are debt securities that are issued to finance the construction of a single asset, a portfolio of projects, or to refinance bank debt. These bonds are primarily repaid from the revenues generated by the asset or portfolio of projects.

Revenue Bonds. These are non-recourse debt securities that are repaid with the proceeds of cash flows that have been pledged to the bondholders. The proceeds of these bonds may be used for related or unrelated green projects.

Use of Proceeds Bonds. These are traditional senior debt securities that are full recourse to the issuer and that have special use of proceeds provisions. These bond proceeds are earmarked for environmentally friendly projects or investments.

Asset-Backed Bonds. These are securities that are collateralized by one or more specific projects. These bonds cover, for example, asset-backed securitizations of rooftop solar photovoltaic or energy efficiency assets.

Provide issuers the guidance on the key components involved in launching a credible green bond.

Aid investors by ensuring the availability of information necessary to evaluate the environmental impact of their green bond investments.

Assist underwriters by moving the market towards standardized disclosures which will facilitate transactions.

Understanding Green Bonds.

Regulating Green Bonds.

Green Bonds and Local Infrastructure Projects.