Most energy/infrastructure projects must meet the UN SDG's to be considered financeable.
Very difficult to attract debt or equity without adherence to the SDG's. This applies to private or public projects. This is how small governments are held hostage.
Much larger back story here but basically: You play by our (cabal) rules or no money for you.
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
Search: 17 sustainable development goals to find lots of digz
If they want any cashola. Public and private lending has all signed on to SDG's as a benchmark for funding. UN, IMF, World Bank, IADB, IFC - any multi-lateral.
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Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/