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Climate Change, Events, Social, Webinar | 30 September 2024

In this webinar, UNEP FI members will hear directly from Indigenous Peoples about transformative business models designed to deliver shared prosperity. Practical examples and Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences of benefit-sharing and co-ownership will also be discussed.

Nature, News, Policy, Social | 20 August 2024

The G20, comprising of 19 countries and the European Union, collectively represents 85% of the global economy, putting it in…

Nature, Policy, Publications, Social | 20 August 2024

G20 countries play a pivotal role in the transition to a just and sustainable economy as they represent 85% the…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, Regions, SDGs and Impact, Social, UNEP FI in the News | 04 April 2024

UNEP FI and Building Bridges are joining forces to bring four days of action on sustainable finance to Geneva, Switzerland.…

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 21 February 2024

The new Principles for Responsible guidance titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses: From Setting Targets to Implementation" is set to support financial institutions advance the financial well-being of their customers, by providing a comprehensive framework for financial institutions to build robust strategies, set impactful targets, and implement informed actions to drive impact in the realm of financial well-being and inclusion.

Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social, Target Setting | 21 February 2024

The new PRB guidance, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion: From Setting Targets to Implementation", supports financial institutions prioritising financial well-being by creating common definitions for Financial Health and Inclusion, proposing a Pathway to Impact, and offering standard indicators and methodologies for strategy development and implementation. It provides practical tools to set impactful targets and create robust strategies to promote financial well-being, and tailor action plans to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses.

Banking, Events, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 13 February 2024

Join UNEP FI for the launch of the newest guidance from the Principles for Responsible Banking titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses".

Climate Change, Events, Social, Webinars | 01 February 2024

During this webinar, speakers will present key recommendations from the first roadmap for financiers implementing the just transition launched at COP28, highlight examples of what pioneering banks and insurance companies are already doing, and discuss the challenges and the way forward towards a just transition.

Nature, News, Social | 17 January 2024

With over half of the world’s total GDP (circa $58 trillion of economic value) being moderately or highly dependent on nature, the degradation of our natural capital represents an escalating threat to our ecosystems, and to the financial stability of nations and organizations. Since the launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), financial institutions have been increasingly recognizing the benefits of assessing and mitigating nature-related capital risks. Yet, the gender component in nature-risk management is often overlooked. In this article, you will discover a four-pillar structure mirroring the TNFD to incorporate gender-responsive strategies in nature-risk management.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Policy, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 19 December 2023

2023 provided more evidence of the devastating impacts of climate change, conflict and inequality on communities and economies around the…