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Accepted Paper:

An Analysis Of Canadian Green Bond P3s For The Purpose Of Sustainability  
Callum Haslam (Canadian Council For Public Private Partnerships)

Paper short abstract:

This paper focuses on the relationship between financial/infrastructure frameworks and increased sustainability. This paper presents an analysis of (1) future steps for world governments (2) the future role of P3s in sustainable infrastructure development and (3) an analysis of current frameworks.

Paper long abstract:

This paper addresses the following question: is there sufficient evidence to suggest that the P3 procurement method of infrastructure development could prove instrumental in providing specific solutions in the fight against adverse effects of climate change? This paper examines current infrastructure frameworks and financing methods to determine best practices of green infrastructure financing, and analyzes findings to determine best practices that can be applied to alternative projects. This paper utilizes extensive qualitative data from various sources, and examines quantitative methods of infrastructure financing that could be integrated into future policy. The results are presented as political recommendations that could act as next steps for governments. The Canadian market is examined in order to draw attention to infrastructure frameworks and projects that have proven successful in the fight against climate change. A report from the IISD is examined to present an overview of the role of P3s in sustainable development. Documents from the World Bank present information on the financing of sustainable P3 projects. From this data next steps for government are presented. First, that market monitoring legislation should be established to identify best practices. Second, knowledge transmission standards should be developed to foster transparency. Third, regulation standards and reporting standards should be developed for green bonds. Fourth, specific legislation is needed to ensure third party assurance for sustainability reporting. Fifth, a clear political definition of "green" should be founded to guide policy development. Sixth, governments should integrate financial viability gap modeling into all future green infrastructure project development.

Panel P41
Traditional knowledge, infrastructure and climate change
  Session 1