The Dominican Republic is highly committed to improving its capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change. On June 25, 2024, the country issued its first sovereign green bond in international markets. With a 12-year maturity and an annual coupon of 6.6%, the financing cost was 15 basis points lower compared to conventional bonds. The transaction was six times oversubscribed, raising USD 750 million.
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