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Author: Kaj Embren

Malmö’s blueprint for green finance and what other cities can learn
Europe Finance Practical solutions Zero emission Development

Malmö’s blueprint for green finance and what other cities can learn

ByKaj Embren April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Malmö competes for capital alongside covered bond issuers, national governments, and corporate. How can a city be so successful?

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What the Nordic model can teach cities about accessing affordable climate finance
Europe Finance Zero emission Development

What the Nordic model can teach cities about accessing affordable climate finance

ByKaj Embren March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Municipalities pool their borrowing needs, present a combined credit profile to capital markets, issue bonds collectively, and lend the proceeds to member municipalities at lower cost.

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