WASHINGTON, D.C.: The idea of forgiving debt held by poor countries in exchange for “green” investments gained ground this week during the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, with concrete proposals expected in time for a global climate summit this fall.

Low-income countries face a double crisis — they are under pressure to pay down their debt while also confronting environmental problems.

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