With growing preference for greener investments, how should sustainability goals be balanced with ensuring all sectors can continue to access financial markets?

Background

Development and climate change issues are key to ensuring a prosperous, equitable and sustainable future trading environment, particularly in the context of economic recovery. Further evidence should evaluate the impact of policy interventions on developing countries, and to consider the trade-off between global prosperity and green recovery agendas.

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