Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) announced its plan to issue the country’s first green bond by year-end, valued at USD 54 mln as part of a USD 200 mln green bond program. The funds will support CEC’s goal of generating 200MW of renewable energy, focusing on solar power. This initiative, revealed at the COP28 climate summit, is part of the increasing global trend towards environmentally focused investments and aligns with broader ESG financing goals.