Engaging with governments on sustainability issues is much harder for investors than engaging with companies. But despite the challenges, doing it well can lead to stronger economic growth for the issuing sovereign and positive alpha for investors.

This article was originally published on our website in April 2019 and is written by Jan Berthold, Sovereign Analyst, Martin Dropkin, Global Head of Research for Fixed Income, and George Watson.

Read by George Watson.

Engaging with governments on sustainability issues is much harder for investors than engaging with companies. But despite the challenges, doing it well can lead to stronger economic growth for the issuing sovereign and positive alpha for investors.
This article was originally published <a href="https://www.fidelityinstitutional.com/en/the-challenge-of-investing-sustainably-in-sovereign-debt-d09cbd/">on our website</a> in April 2019 and is written by Jan Berthold, Sovereign Analyst, Martin Dropkin, Global Head of Research for Fixed Income, and George Watson.
Read by George Watson.

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Fidelity Answers is a podcast channel from Fidelity International's editorial team. From tech cycles to The End of the Cycle, from downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts, portfolio managers and investment directors to explore the latest investment thinking.
As well as topical standalone episodes you'll find our series 'The Investor's Guide to China' where we put the economic powerhouse under the microscope with on-the-ground experts; and 'Fundamentals', a series where the analysts discuss the implications of their latest research, from 5G technology to the plight of the Orangutan.&nbsp;
***If you enjoy Fidelity Answers then whey not listen to our other show, 'Rich Pickings: Fidelity's Asset Allocation Podcast', where each month we dive into the latest market trends with Fidelity's asset allocation group, asking them how they're positioned and why. What will the portfolio managers reveal about their investment strategies? What are the team's hot cakes this month? And what would they drop like a hot potato?&nbsp;

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Fidelity Answers is an investor's podcast channel from Fidelity International. Looking for invaluable sector and market commentary? Then this is the place for you. From downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts and portfolio managers to explore the best investment thinking.

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