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Climate Change, News, Policy | 15 September 2023

How policymakers can embed requirements for credible net-zero ambition across the financial system. Based on UNEP FI’s G20 input paper on credible net-zero commitments from financial institutions and the UN Secretary General’s High Level Expert Group’s report which advances net-zero commitment for the economy at large.

Insurance, Nature, Publications, UNEP FI Publications | 12 September 2023

Authored by UNEP FI’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative and Nature Team, this briefing paper articulates the role that insurers can play in supporting the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and ultimately support the transition to a nature-positive global economy.

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, News | 06 September 2023

At Africa Climate Week 2023, governments are meeting with climate experts, civil society, businesses and financial institutions to address Africa’s…

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 06 September 2023

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, together with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA),…

Climate Change, Nature, News, Policy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 04 September 2023

4 September 2023 – Following its response to the IFRS consultation on the ISSB’s first standards – General Requirements for…

Events, Nature, Webinars | 31 August 2023

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively…

Banking, Europe, Events, Policy, Social, Webinars | 30 August 2023

UNEP FI is partnering with ECOFACT to host a series of webinars on key thematic issues in emerging sustainable finance…

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Events, Investment, Webinars | 29 August 2023

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance released a draft of the fourth edition of its Target Setting Protocol. The draft introduces target-setting methodologies for private debt funds, real estate debt funds, and residential mortgages. The methodologies will be presented by NZAOA technical experts in this deep-dive webinar, which will also allow the public an opportunity to ask questions.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 29 August 2023

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches a public consultation on the fourth edition of its Target Setting Protocol. The updates in the draft of the fourth edition concern expansion of asset class coverage. The public is invited to submit their feedback by 29 September.

Impact Analysis, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, SDGs and Impact | 28 August 2023

25 August 2023 – UNEP FI has updated its Portfolio Impact Analysis Tool for Banks after completing its annual review…