07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
Nature
Blue Finance, Nature, Publications | 13 April 2022
Harmful marine extractives: Dredging & marine aggregate extraction
Dredging and marine aggregate extraction are highly damaging to seabed habitats, leading to the loss and removal of species, and…
Blue Finance, Nature, News, Social | 07 April 2022
In the same boat: ocean finance, inclusivity and social equity
Ocean-linked sectors such as fishing, shipping and marine tourism are among the major arteries of the global economy, providing food,…
UNEP FI and Finance for Biodiversity Foundation begin collaboration on biodiversity portfolio targets
Following deliberations on finance and biodiversity at the recent global biodiversity conference in Geneva, two major organizations strengthen their cooperation…
Blue Finance, Events, Nature, Podcasts | 05 April 2022
UNEP FI podcast: Financing a just transition to a sustainable blue economy
UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) · Financing a just transition to a sustainable blue economy Including social equity considerations in…
The Global Biodiversity Framework: why aligning financial flows is key
2022 will be a crucial year for the world to come together to tackle biodiversity loss. After two years of…
Nature-positive targets: what can financial institutions learn from their work on climate change?
Nature and climate are intrinsically linked. Indeed, climate change is one of the five major drivers of the global loss…
Blue Finance, Nature, News | 16 March 2022
ESG Explainer: The Blue Economy (ESG Investor)
With the global economy heavily reliant on ocean health, a sustainable future is paramount. This article gives an overview of the scale of the problem, and highlights how Financial institutions can take action to transition sectors such as shipping and seafood transition to sustainable practices. It gives an overview of available innovations, guidance, principles for financial institutons to ensure that investment, underwriting and lending activities are aligned to a positive future for the marine environment.
TNFD releases first beta version of framework for market consultation
The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) today released its beta framework – the first integrated approach to incorporating nature-related…
Nature, Publications, Risk | 03 March 2022
Testing a nature-related risk framework in the consumer staples sector
A new report from Global Canopy and UNEP FI identifies key challenges that corporates and financial institutions face in assessing, managing…
Blue Finance, Nature, Pollution & Circular Economy, Publications | 03 March 2022
Diving Deep: Finance, Ocean Pollution and Coastal Resilience
A science-based, actionable toolkit for banks, insurers and investors to align decision-making with a sustainable blue economy. The Diving Deep Guidance helps financial institutions to break the pollution cycle, including plastics and other solid waste, and manage the impacts of coastal infrastructure projects such as seawalls, while exploring the potential of nature-based solutions including mangroves and reefs. Featuring inspirational photographs by Cristina Mittermeier.
