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Guidelines for Blue Finance Version 2.0
IFC World Bank Group and Various Partners
The blue economy is no longer a niche—it is central to the future of sustainable global development.
At IFC, we see oceans and waterways not just as ecosystems in need of protection, but as engines of growth, sources of jobs, and platforms for innovation. That’s why this second edition of the Blue Finance Guidelines is so important. It reflects where the market is heading—toward investments that are not only sustainable but also scalable.
Since the release of our first Guidelines for Blue Finance in 2022, IFC has mobilized more than $2 billion in blue loans and bonds, supporting a growing portfolio of investments that span plastics recycling, water security, and marine conservation. We’ve worked with issuers and regulators in markets from Asia to the Caribbean to bring blue finance into the mainstream, and it’s working. Blue-labeled transactions are increasing, investor interest is growing, and clients are turning to these Guidelines as a trusted resource.
This edition responds to this momentum. It adds clear impact indicators, integrates sustainability-linked features, and provides more case studies and tools to help both public and private actors take blue finance further, faster.
Read the full guidelines here.
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