Financing Water Infrastructure: From Blue Bonds to Broader Capital Mobilisation

ADGM Academy, in collaboration with GCFC, continues Season 2 of the Financing the Water Transition series with a deep dive into blue bonds, a rapidly emerging instrument for mobilising capital toward waterrelated infrastructure. 

As global water systems face mounting pressure, dedicated financing mechanisms are becoming essential to support resilient, sustainable, and scalable water infrastructure. This session will unpack how blue bonds are structured, how they fit within broader national investment frameworks, and what is required to build a robust pipeline of bankable blue projects. 

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Why Join 

• Learn how blue bonds are designed, certified, and deployed 
• Understand investor expectations, risk appetite, and reporting requirements 
• Explore how financial institutions and corporates approach waterrelated investment 
• Gain insights into enabling factors such as data, AI, and regulatory frameworks 
• Engage with experts shaping the next generation of waterfinance instruments
   

Key Takeaways / Agenda 

• The Role of Blue Bonds in Water Infrastructure Finance Why dedicated instruments are gaining traction and where they fit in the capital stack. 
• Structuring Considerations Use of proceeds, certification standards, reporting frameworks, and governance. 
• Market Perspectives How banks, investors, and corporates assess risk, returns, and deployment constraints. 
• Scaling the Market The role of data, AI, and national investment frameworks in identifying bankable projects. 
• Building a Pipeline for 2026 and Beyond What is needed to mobilise capital at scale ahead of the UN Water Conference. 
  
  

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Participants who attend all sessions in the series will receive an official Certificate of Attendance issued by ADGM Academy.