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Environmental Sustainability
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FIL work around climate change, conservation, and environmental sustainability has increased the issuance of green bonds, as well as created recommendations for green infrastructure, renewable energy, alternative fuels, and electric vehicles. FIL addresses market failures and financing gaps in climate solutions by collaborating with partners to dismantle silos and convene stakeholders to explore and develop innovative financing strategies that bridge these gaps.
Environmental Sustainability
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