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The Commonwealth Guide to Blue Bond Issuance has been developed to help governments assess, design and implement credible sovereign blue bond programmes and support countries to make informed, practical decisions that balance sustainability goals with fiscal realities.

The first part of the report provides an accessible guide to blue bonds and the key factors that should be considered by government officials in ministries of finance, planning and environment when evaluating whether a blue bond is the right financing tool to support sustainable blue economy goals.

Part II provides step-by-step practical guidance for governments on preparing, issuing and managing sovereign use of proceeds blue bonds.

The first in our series of briefing notes on the UN's biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement provides a succinct guide to the processes by which a state can express its consent to be bound by, and implement, the Agreement.