Biodiversity > Central bank outlines the benefits and risks of “debt-for-nature” swaps

Central bank outlines the benefits and risks of “debt-for-nature” swaps

Published 22:28 on February 15, 2023  /  Last updated at 23:08 on February 15, 2023  / /  Biodiversity

The central bank of one of the world's largest economies has suggested that so-called "debt-for-nature" swaps could tackle two of the world's most significant issues - the rising debts facing low-income countries and nature degradation - but cautioned that the full effects and associated risks of the policy must be fully considered.
The central bank of one of the world's largest economies has suggested that so-called "debt-for-nature" swaps could tackle two of the world's most significant issues - the rising debts facing low-income countries and nature degradation - but cautioned that the full effects and associated risks of the policy must be fully considered.


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