This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative looks at the evolution and the current state of the European green bond market.

The study analyzes the impact of infrastructure on competitiveness and sustainable development. Problematic issues of infrastructure development in the world are identified, and the current situation with infrastructure gap is portrayed. Considering high importance of private investment for the development of infrastructure complex, development of public-private partnerships in Russia was analyzed, necessary conditions for better utilization of its potential were identified.

The report reviews approaches to and mechanisms of marine management in the Arctic Ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction of the coastal states. The authors conclude that there is a need to develop a special regime for the Arctic based on further build-up of the Arctic Council and the OSPAR experience.