Global issues

Global issues

My name is Tania, and I live in Australia. I work in the finance department and my day to day job revolves around assisting large institutions in raising funds based on the strength of their credibility and reputation in the public bonds market.

My work is integrated with the global issues because, although bonds may seem like an unlikely instrument in saving the world, green bonds serve a purpose in mobilizing resources from domestic and international markets for climate change adaptation, renewable, and other environment-friendly projects.

Furthermore, bonds are at the core of the market system. The bond market provides the participants with the issuance and trading debt securities. The goal of a bond market is to provide long-term financial aid and funding for public and private projects as well as expenditures. Green bonds offer the same except for this case; resources get used for climate and environment projects.

Besides, the debt capital markets have turned into a more exciting place in particular.  Thanks to companies that are committed to tackling climate change, to a growing awareness of environmental protection, low carbon transport, and buildings as well as energy efficiency by issuing green bonds. Besides, financing and green bonds in particular are and will continue to play a significant role in funding and to reach the goals set by the United Nations.

Also, I believe that green bonds aid in facilitating capital flow into assets and projects that will deliver the future. Also, the more green bonds get issued, the more green projects are getting funded – Green bonds finance environmental projects like wind and solar power, mass transit and upgrades in energy efficiency. Also, the growing green bond market gives hope that the necessary capital is flowing to reduce long term risks to the prosperity of the globe.

Besides, I would like to play an active role in showcasing the importance of the green bond market within the organization and clients. I believe that I am well-suited to equip clients with a better understanding of climate change implications among financial institutions as well as financial innovations tackling scalability, time horizon, and complexity issues. the cooperation within the financial sector has been instrumental in mainstreaming green finance, a reason as to why I believe I will play not only an active but also effective role.

The Sustainable Development Goal that speaks to me is education. I believe that learning can unlock new ideas. Education also plays the role of uniting and bring together our passion and towards a common goal. Without knowledge, we cannot go to the next level because we cannot address poverty and other societal problems. As such, education is a source of strength because it connects and binds people together for the greater good.

The reason as to why I relate to education is because I come from a family that lays a lot of emphasis on the value of education. For instance, my grandmother was a child of a second world war. Although she wanted to, she did not go to university just because there was only one pair of shoes for five children to share in her family; the shoes were given to her brother. From that moment, she dreamed that her children go to university. She was proud of me when I managed to get two internationally recognized degrees which opened my horizons and gave me incredible opportunities.

I would like to take part in this forum on global issues as a company representative because I genuinely believe that the global problems summarized by SDG goals are not global but personal since they affect all of us. Also, I would like to be a part of the ground movement that will spur the transformation that spells success for a positive change. Furthermore, I would like to inspire and get inspired by individuals who are also striving to make a difference in tomorrow’s world.

In conclusion, I expect to explore new ideas and gain a new perspective on how I can contribute as a global citizen and make an impact in my community. Furthermore, I hope to share some ideas and take some lessons from some of the other delegates on how to make green bonds practical on the ground. Besides, this forum is driven by action, and as such, I would like to gain the experience. Finally, I feel like as a finance professional, I will make a positive impact on my organization, community, and clients.