[New] The UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, Saudi Arabia's sustainable debt labelling, and the UAE's sustainable finance agenda are all increasing demand for taxonomy alignment, disclosure support, risk governance and impact measurement.
IFC Review
[New] Energy companies such as Masdar in the UAE are expected to continue issuing green bonds to expand renewable portfolios.
Carbon Credits
[New] Canada is developing its own sustainable investment taxonomy to label and classify green and transition investments, with the initial system expected to be released by the end of 2026.
Center for Sustainbability & Excellence
[New] As we look to 2026 and beyond, investment in data-driven, sustainable agriculture will be the most critical lever for addressing agricultural issues causes, with organizations like Farmonaut providing the tools necessary for transformation at every scale.
Farmonaut
[New] Sustainable bond issuance in the Middle East is expected to remain strong in 2026.
Carbon Credits
[New] Companies are investing heavily in hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel technologies to achieve net-zero goals by 2050.
Market Data Forecast
[New] Sustainability-linked bonds will continue to see weaker momentum in 2026 than project-based sustainable finance - including green, social, sustainability, and transition bonds and loans.
ING Think
[New] As we continue to move forward into 2026, business success will require more than solely outperforming competitors; it will require agility, foresight, and the ability to create sustainable value in new ways - with finance professionals playing a pivotal role.
FM Magazine
[New] Embedding the UK sustainable finance framework A core milestone for 2026 will be the next phase of the UK's sustainable finance disclosure regime.
IIGCC
[New] 2026 will be an important year for the UK's climate and sustainable finance agenda, as key policy foundations transition from design to implementation.
IIGCC
[New] Opportunities include sustainable investment demand, ESG-compliant portfolios, digital platforms, and enhanced transparency in decision-making, with rapid growth in Asia-Pacific and among younger investors.
Yahoo Finance
[New] As governments, developers, and tech pioneers accelerate investment in sustainable, data-driven infrastructure, opening soon developments are transforming how millions will live, work, and move in urban environments over the next decade.
Saint Augustines University
[New] The United Kingdom warned companies about their responsibility for greenwashing claims made by suppliers, and Hong Kong expanded its sustainable finance taxonomy.
TrustDitto
[New] Mining funds in 2026 are projected to increase global sustainable extraction investments by 18% compared to 2024 levels.
Farmonaut
Global sustainable finance issuance is expected to reach $1.621 trillion in 2026, including $700 billion in green bonds and $255 billion in green loans.
MEXC
The green hydrogen economy is attracting substantial long-term capital commitments, with projected cumulative investment between $2.5 trillion and $11.7 trillion by 2050.
AOL
Poland could benefit from the EU's Green Deal by receiving EUR 30 billion from cohesion funds for its energy transition, for example, through the construction of a nuclear power plant in Zarnowiec using French EDF technology, bypassing U.S.-based Westinghouse.
MILMAG
Without the United States, global climate funds such as the Green Climate Fund could lose up to 2 billion USD annually, placing additional obligations on the EU.
MILMAG
Although investment in sectors like mobility (EVs) and clean energy will likely continue to grow in 2026, despite Trump's assertion that wind power investment is a new green scam, there are other areas of climate tech that will probably receive a lot more focus over the course of 2026 and beyond.
Springwise
We expect EMEA corporates to issue US$320bn of sustainable loans and bonds in 2026.
ING Think
Debt refinancing and the regulatory initiatives of some US states could incentivise corporates to further investigate green instruments to finance projects.
ING Think
Last updated: 03 March 2026
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