Spain, July 1 -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Bank launched a new platform to help countries and institutions raise private capital for sustainable development in the Amazonia region - combining environmental protection with economic and social impact. The platform is grounded on the Amazonia Bond Issuance Guidelines, just issued jointly by the IDB and the World Bank. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for structuring bonds with clear criteria for use of proceeds, impact measurement, and transparency.As a first move under the new program, the IDB plans to issue up to $1 billion in Amazonia Bonds - targeting projects that curb deforestation, protect biodiversity, and support local livelihoods and ec...