Spain has partnered with the World Bank to help poorer countries free up money to spend on development and conservation via debt "swaps," the country's Ministry of Economy said on Tuesday.

Spain and the World Bank have opened a global debt swap hub in Seville, aiming to help poorer countries invest locally ...

The 'debt-for-nature' swaps, which reduce a country's debt in return for conservation commitments, have gained traction in recent years with deals involving the Galapagos Islands, coral reefs and ...

Belize (2021): Belize executed a $553 million debt-for-nature swap, reducing its external debt by 10% of GDP. The agreement, facilitated by TNC and backed by “blue bonds,” committed Belize to ...

One is a debt-for-nature deal, the other a broader ‘debt-for-development’ swap tied to education and young people.

The 'debt-for-nature' swaps, which reduce a country's debt in return for conservation commitments, have gained traction in recent years with deals involving the Galapagos Islands, coral reefs and ...

One is a debt-for-nature deal, the other a broader 'debt-for-development' swap tied to education and young people.