Green Bonds and Gender Social Bond Issuance in Panama

The issuance of Panama’s first green bonds and Latin America’s first gender social bond represents a milestone for the country’s financial sector. These bonds were supported by the Panama Stock Exchange, the Inter-American Corporation for Infrastructure Financing, MMG Bank, Banistmo and BID Invest. The initiative seeks to channel capital toward sustainable investments aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and climate commitments. The resources are allocated to projects such as wastewater treatment, waste recycling, renewable energy, sustainable transport, sustainable agriculture and ecotourism. In addition, they promote reducing financing gaps, especially for women-led businesses, generating positive social and environmental impact in Panama.