1. Climate Bonds Standard text delayed until July.
We're running late. We had planned to release the first version of the new Climate Bonds Standard text in May, after addressing issues raised in our public consultation phase. But we're still addressing comments on areas such as balance sheet reporting requirements for corporate Climate Bonds, on referencing - or not - other governance or environmental standards, and on the nature of sanctions for non-compliance. The release is now scheduled for the early to mid July. Thank you for your patience.
2. We welcome 3 new members of the Climate Bonds Advisory Panel from Turkey, NZ and Canada: