• Issued $2.5bn in inaugural sovereign green bonds, achieving record-low spreads for the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa.
• Updating sovereign green assets register to enhance transparency and accountability in sustainable finance.
• Advancing climate resilience through the National Adaptation Plan and sustainable finance regulations.

Qatar is accelerating its sustainable transformation by issuing its first sovereign green bonds and updating its sovereign green assets register, the Ministry of Finance confirmed. The $2.5bn green bond issuance in Q2 2024 marked a regional milestone for sustainable finance, split into a $1bn five-year tranche and a $1.5bn ten-year tranche—both priced at record-low spreads over US Treasuries.

“The Ministry of Finance is driving Qatar’s sustainable transformation by pioneering innovative financing solutions and championing investment in green projects,” the Government Communication Office said. The issuance drew over $14bn in peak subscription demand, exceeding 5.6 times the offering size and attracting broad global investor interest. It was later named “Deal of the Year” at the Global Banking and Markets: Middle East Awards 2025.

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The ministry is now updating the sovereign green assets register, which tracks environmentally friendly assets and underpins investor confidence through transparency. Its first sovereign green bond allocation report has also been released.

Beyond finance, Qatar is advancing its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address climate vulnerabilities, focusing on safeguarding its economy, population, and coastal areas. This initiative aligns with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and global climate resilience goals. The plan complements the Qatar Central Bank’s sustainable finance framework, which sets guidelines for green and sustainability-linked finance, aiming to unlock growth opportunities and strengthen market adoption.

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