Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A review of innovative bond instruments for sustainable development in Asia Subject The topic of the resource Green bond; Green financing; Social bond; Sustainability bond; Sustainable finance Description An account of the resource Purpose: Advancing the economies in Asia toward meeting sustainable development goals (SDGs) needs an unprecedented investment in people, processes and the planet. The participation of the private sector is necessary to bridge the financing gap to attain this objective. Engaging the private sector can contribute significantly to attaining the 2030 agenda for SD. However, the financial markets in Asian economies are yet to realize this potential. In this context, this paper aims to discuss the state of finance for SD in Asia and identifies innovative financial instruments for attracting private investments for SDs in these economies. Design/methodology/approach: This study relies on published articles, reports and policy documents on financing mechanisms for SD. The literature review covered journal data sources, reports from global institutions such as the UN, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and think-tanks operating in the field of climate change policies. Though the topic was specific to financial market instruments, a broader search was conducted to understand the different sources of sustainable finance available, particularly in Asia. Findings: The investments that are required for meeting the SDGs remain underfunded. Though interest in sustainability is growing in the Asian economies, the financial markets are yet to transition to tap the growing interest in sustainable investing among global investors. This paper concludes that to raise capital from private investors the Asian economies should ensure information availability, reduce distortions and unblock regulatory obstacles. It would also need designing policies and introducing blended financing instruments combining private and public funds. Research limitations/implications: Though the study has grouped Asian economies, the financing strategy for SDGs should be developed at the country-level considering the domestic financial markets, local developmental stage, fiscal capacity and nationally determined contributions. Further research can focus on developing country-specific strategies for using innovative financial instruments. Originality/value: Mobilizing funds for implementing the 2030 Agenda for SD is a major challenge for Asian economies. The paper is addressed to national policymakers in Asian economies for developing strategies to raise capital for SD through private participation. It provides opportunities for revisiting national approaches to sustainable finance in these economies. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Prakash N.; Sethi M. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Journal of Innovation Science, Vol-14, No. 45750, pp. 630-647. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-10-2020-0213" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-10-2020-0213</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85106226609&amp;doi=10.1108%2FIJIS-10-2020-0213&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3edfd0fa12c1664e71d295130a149728" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85106226609&amp;doi=10.1108%2fIJIS-10-2020-0213&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3edfd0fa12c1664e71d295130a149728</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 17572223 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Prakash N., Symbiosis International University, Pune, India, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Sethi M., Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Symbiosis International University Symbiosis Bengaluru, Bangalore, India