National Bank of Moldova and International Finance Corporation hold training on green and sustainability linked loans

The National Bank of Moldova, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, held an online training session on green loans and sustainability linked loans, focusing on financial instruments that support projects and activities with a positive environmental impact. The session was designed to strengthen institutional capacity and deepen understanding of sustainable lending mechanisms and green financial instruments in line with Moldova’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap. Participants received an overview of global and European market developments, along with the main European Union and international regulatory frameworks, guidance and principles relevant to these instruments. The agenda covered the differences between green loans and sustainability linked loans, their relevance for financial institutions, and their benefits for borrowers and lenders. It also included case studies, an assessment of Moldova’s potential to develop a domestic market for these types of lending, and discussion of their role in the green transition, climate related financial risk management, and responsible lending practices. The training formed part of capacity-building activities under International Finance Corporation and European Union sustainable finance projects in Moldova, supported by the Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services Moldova and delivered in collaboration with the Green Banking Academy.