The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a platform for cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members to address sustainable development challenges. The ESCAP secretariat provides technical assistance and capacity-building services to support national development objectives, regional agreements, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report "Sustainable Finance: Bridging the Gap in Asia and the Pacific" is the fifth in the ESCAP Financing for Development series, and it explores the challenges and opportunities of sustainable finance in the Asia-Pacific region. The report covers topics such as the role of the financial sector in achieving sustainable development goals, the potential of green bonds and other sustainable finance instruments, and the need for regulatory frameworks and incentives to promote sustainable finance. The report also highlights the importance of international cooperation and collaboration in addressing the challenges of sustainable finance in the region.
