Energy, Environment & Transport

Seychelles issues the world’s first ‘Blue Bond’

For the first time, a state – Seychelles – has issued a ‘Blue Bond’, which will finance the protection of marine ecosystems and the development of sustainable fishing. EURACTIV France’s media partner, the Journal de l’environnement reports.

Seychelles’ beautiful islands are threatened by climate change and industrial fishing. [Shutterstock]

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