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UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME FINANCE INITIATIVE

The UN-convened network of banks, insurers and investors accelerating sustainable development

Catalysing action across the financial system
to support the transition to more sustainable
and inclusive economies worldwide

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What whales can tell us about the future of ocean finance: an opportunity to shape new public–private finance mechanism

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NZECA members reaffirm efforts to decarbonize trade at annual meeting

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Nature reporting comes of age: What financial institutions need to know

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UNEP FI makes climate scenario data accessible and actionable for financial institutions

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What’s behind the growth of China’s green finance sector?

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Action on nature: What can financial institutions expect in 2026?

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The COP30 mutirão decision and what it means for the global finance sector

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A just transition for Latin America and the Caribbean: New guidance for banks and insurers launched at COP30

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Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance’s first progress report reveals advances in target-setting, measurable emissions reductions and climate finance developments

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Road to COP30: UN-regulated carbon market—the risks and opportunities for financial institutions

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UNEP FI at COP30: Discover our events

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PSI Working Group for Nature launches “Breaking Ground,” second report in the “Nature Uncovered for Insurers” series

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Road to COP30: Finding investment opportunities in countries’ climate plans

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PRB Progress Report shows sustainability can deliver financial advantage to banks

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How the NZAOA is supporting the unlocking of $1.3 trillion in climate finance

Working with 550+ members, representing $170+ trillion, to provide guidance to advance market practice

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Supporting policy engagement for banks: Aviation

Supporting policy engagement for banks: Automotive and road transport

Circular economy finance: Sectoral guidelines for commercial banks and development finance institutions

Transitioning the EU Transportation Sector: Aviation and Shipping – Policy levers to support viability and increase sustainable finance

Climate Target Setting for the Shipping Sector

Climate Target Setting for the Aviation Sector

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Events

London, United Kingdom

UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2026

June 2026

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What whales can tell us about the future of ocean finance: an opportunity to shape new public–private finance mechanism

08 June 2026

Financing the EU aviation and shipping transition: From policy ambition to bankable pathways

03 June 2026

New resources on bank contribution launched at the UN Financing for Development Forum

11 May 2026

NZECA members reaffirm efforts to decarbonize trade at annual meeting

11 May 2026

Nature reporting comes of age: What financial institutions need to know

22 April 2026

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