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Can Kochi turn climate risks into capital? As cities face rising climate risks and growing infrastructure needs, green bonds offer a potential pathway to mobilise long-term financing for sustainable urban development. But is Kochi ready to access this opportunity? CPPR’s latest paper assesses the Kochi Municipal Corporation’s regulatory, fiscal and institutional readiness for entering the municipal green bond market. It identifies the key gaps and reforms needed to strengthen Kochi’s market readiness, while offering a Green Bond Readiness Framework that can be applied to other Indian cities. Read the full paper for the assessment and recommendations - https://lnkd.in/gge274Fr Dr. Shruti Salunkhe | Nikhil Ali #CPPR #Kochi #GreenBonds #ClimateFinance #UrbanGovernance #MunicipalFinance #SustainableDevelopment