17 May 2022Events, Roundtables
Nature
Nature, News | 22 October 2021
Are you ready for the TNFD framework?
On 6 October the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) held its first Plenary meeting, bringing together the TNFD Co-Chairs,…
Nature, News | 21 October 2021
Towards a TNFD framework: testing nature-related risk reporting in the consumer staples sector
To support the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) with developing a robust framework for nature-related risks, Global Canopy and…
Blue Finance, Nature, News | 15 October 2021
8 examples of best practice to sustainably finance the seafood sector
Sustainable Seafood can be one piece of the puzzle in ensuring food security in a low-carbon future. Global leaders are…
Blue Finance, Events, Podcasts | 11 October 2021
UNEP FI Podcast: Restoring ocean health through finance
Dennis Fritsch, Sustainable Blue Finance Lead at UNEP FI and Dorothee Herr, Oceans & Climate Change Manager at IUCN discuss ocean health, its role in regulating the global climate, its economic value and the role that financial institutions can play in restoring this vital ecosystem.
Blue Finance, Nature, News | 30 September 2021
4 examples of best practice to sustainably finance the maritime transportation sector
With the Zero and Low-emission Innovation Forum - co-hosted by the IMO and UNEP - having been held this week, the transformation of the maritime transportation sector is taking centre stage this autumn. In this article we look at some of the leading examples of best practice in social and environmental sustainability across the maritime transportation sector which banks, insurers and investors can seek out.
Nature, News | 30 September 2021
Global businesses and financial firms join TNFD to tackle nature-related risks
The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announces taskforce members and launch of consultative forum, leveraging global nature and finance expertise. Taskforce Members will work with TNFD Co-Chairs to deliver the Framework in the next two years.
Events, Nature, News | 21 September 2021
How can financial institutions support and benefit from ocean health?
A healthy ocean is key for a sustainable future both for people and the planet. Join this webinar to learn more about practical steps financial institutions can take to align their activities with ocean health and hear from pioneers and experts in the field of ocean finance.
Events, Insurance, Nature | 08 September 2021
Nature-Positive Insurance Series
A leadership series convened by UNEP’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to set the global agenda for nature-positive insurance.
Blue Finance, Nature, News | 05 August 2021
5 examples of best practice to sustainably finance the port sector
The blue (ocean) economy offers many opportunities for private finance to lend and invest in a sustainable and nature-positive way. Here we look at some of the leading examples of best practice in social and environmental sustainability across the port sector which banks, insurers and investors can seek out.
Blue Finance, Nature, News | 26 July 2021
G20 environment ministers discuss green and blue finance
On 22 July 2021, the G20 environment ministers gathered in Naples committing to ‘continue and increase’ their efforts to address…