Seychelles to launch sovereign blue bond
This is the world’s first instrument of this sort and, according to the World Bank, is ‘a powerful signal’ that investors are willing to put money behind sustaining marine resources
The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond — a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects. Proceeds from the bond will support the expansion of marine protected areas‚ improved governance of priority fisheries and the development of the Seychelles’ blue economy. “We are honoured to be the first nation to pioneer such a novel financing instrument‚” said Vincent Meriton‚ vice-president of the island nation‚ who announced the bond at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali. “The blue bond‚ which is part of an initiative that combines public and private investment to mobilise resources for empowering local communities and businesses‚ will greatly assist Seychelles in achieving a transition to sustainable fisheries and safeguarding our oceans while we sustainably develop our blue economy.” Marine resources are critical to the Seychelles’ economic growth. After tourism‚ the fisheries sector is the country’s most important...
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