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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…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, News, Social | 03 December 2023

Dubai, 3 December 2023 – Today at COP28, UNEP FI and the International Labor Organisation (ILO) release Just Transition Finance:…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Publications, Social | 01 December 2023

This report outlines the social and economic impacts of the low-carbon transition and supports banks and insurance companies in taking part in the achievement of a just transition.

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…

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…

Banking, Climate Change, Events, Insurance, Investment, Nature, North America, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 22 August 2023

Find out more about UNEP FI's presence at the world's largest climate-focused event.

Banking, Publications, Social | 28 July 2023

In an era driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving financial landscapes, the role of banks in shaping economic progress…