Our Scans · (FS.9.00) Sustainable & Green Finance · Weekly Summary

• [New] Sustainable infrastructure and finance will be key areas for trade in 2026. / UK Canning House
• [New] Amid weak productivity growth and persistent economic uncertainty, the UK government will have to strike a delicate balance between fiscal discipline and the long-term need for green investment. London Business School
• [New] The SEC will support Nigeria's power sector through infrastructure bonds, green energy bonds, project-backed securities, and public-private investment vehicles. Business Post Nigeria
• [New] Backed by $20 million from the SA-H2 Fund, financial close is targeted for late 2026, with commercial operations expected around 2029 and an annual output of roughly one million tons of green ammonia for export. / South Africa Energy Capital & Power
• [New] One of 2026's key initiatives will be cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to map soil carbon content, supporting carbon farming and green investment. The Astana Times
• [New] The central government's 10-year green government bond, DGB 2.25% 203 5G, will be continuously offered on auction in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Embracing AI's potential while investing in skills, migration policies, and participation among older workers will help Ireland manage inflation risks and foster sustainable living standards growth. Central Bank of Ireland - English
• [New] Only 10% of sustainable investment managers surveyed by US SIF in 2025 said they planned to add significantly to their assets in the next 12 months, and about a quarter said they plan to moderately increase their allocation. Corporate Knights
• [New] Funds will support solar-powered irrigation in Maharashtra, the Indore Metro in Madhya Pradesh, a skill-upgradation program in Gujarat, and wetland-fisheries revival in Assam, reinforcing India's push for sustainable growth, renewables, and inclusive development. Adda247
• [New] Emerging regulations - such as eIDAS, Basel IV, Digital Operational Resilience Act and sustainable finance directives - are prompting banks to overhaul its risk architecture and strengthen organizational resilience. FinExtra
• A $3.2 trillion annual infrastructure gap demands ESG-aligned tools like green bonds, as 3.1 billion people face slum conditions by 2050 without urgent action. Ainvest
• 2026 will see deeper blockchain integration with traditional finance, new highs for Bitcoin, and a shift toward staking, tokenization, and sustainable on-chain revenue. Crypto Briefing
• Around the world, governments and regulators at the various regulatory bodies are raising awareness of the role that blockchain can play in reputation, risk and reporting systems for sustainable finance. Medium
• Last year, the Chinese Government launched eight green bond funds valued at $7.9 billion whilst the Danish Government launched a EUR 670 million Green Fund to advance green initiatives by 2030. D Young & Co LLP
• Priority will be given to actions that strengthen Asia-EU private sector collaboration, enable access to green finance, and support policy innovation around SCP. Impact Funding
• Emerging economies are grappling with an annual shortfall of USD 3.7 trillion in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) finance required to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The Financial Express
• 86% of asset owners expect the proportion of their assets allocated to sustainable funds to increase over the next two years (up from 79% the prior year). Forbes

Last updated: 06 January 2026