Application Deadline: 17 July 2026
Mekong Institute (MI), in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA), is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Regional Training on Green Bond Readiness for Nexus-based Agri-Food Systems, to be held from 3–5 August 2026.
As countries across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and the Asia-Pacific accelerate the transition toward climate-resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, access to innovative financing has become increasingly important. Green bonds and other sustainable finance instruments offer significant opportunities to mobilize long-term investment for climate-smart agriculture, water management, renewable energy, and resilient food systems. However, many institutions continue to face challenges in developing bankable projects and applying green finance principles effectively.
This three-day regional training is designed to strengthen the capacity of financial institutions, government agencies, regulators, development partners, and agri-food stakeholders to design, assess, and advance green bond-ready investment concepts that support nexus-based agri-food transformation. Participants will gain practical knowledge of green bond frameworks, project pipeline development, ESG safeguards, impact measurement, and investor expectations through technical sessions, case studies, group exercises, project clinics, and peer learning.
The training is intended for professionals from:
- Agricultural development banks, commercial banks, rural finance institutions, and microfinance institutions;
- Government agencies responsible for agriculture, environment, finance, planning, water resources, energy, trade, and rural development;
- Central banks and financial regulators;
- Development organizations and technical agencies;
- Farmer organizations, cooperatives, agri-SMEs, and value chain platforms; and
- Organizations working on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience, and green finance.
Full Scholarships Available
A limited number of full training scholarships are available for eligible government officials and representatives of farmers’ cooperatives and smallholder networks from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
The scholarship covers:
- International airfare
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Training materials
- Meals during the training
- Related programme activities
Apply Now
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than 17 July 2026. For more details, see the Concept Note here.
Application Form: www.shorturl.at/PvXJp
For further information, please contact:
Mekong Institute
- Ms. Claudine Dayo — [email protected]
- Dr. Orn-uma Polpanich — [email protected]
We encourage qualified professionals from across the region to apply and join this unique learning opportunity to advance sustainable finance and accelerate climate-resilient agri-food transformation across the Greater Mekong Subregion and beyond.
