Barbados has completed the world’s first debt-for-climate swap and secured USD 165 million to fund climate-resilient infrastructure like improving water systems, food security, and environmental protection.
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La Barbade obtient 165 millions de dollars pour la résilience climatique grâce au premier échange de dette au monde

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La Barbade a réalisé le premier échange de dette pour le climat au monde et a obtenu 165 millions de dollars pour financer des infrastructures résilientes au climat, comme l’amélioration des systèmes d’eau, la sécurité alimentaire et la protection de l’environnement.

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