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What was the EIB the first institution in the world to issue in 2007?

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  • Green bonds

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In 2007, the EIB became the first institution in the world to issue green bonds. Green bonds are a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
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