Future of the Environment

Netherlands issues a massive Green Bond – starting the new age of conservation finance

Power-generating windmill turbines are seen near Port Saint Louis du Rhone, near Marseille, May 7, 2014. The French government has awarded a tender to build and run two offshore windfarms to a consortium led by French gas and power group GDF Suez, French Energy Minister Segolene Royal said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE - Tags: ENERGY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS) - GM1EA580JDU01

The bonds are crucial in protecting the Netherlands from climate risks. Image: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

James Anderson
Senior Partner, Digital and Retail practice, Bain & Company
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 A floodplain restored through the Room for the River program.
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