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Latin America & Caribbean, News, Policy | 27 March 2024
Panamá da un paso crucial con el lanzamiento de su Taxonomía de Finanzas Sostenibles
Ciudad de Panamá, 27 de marzo de 2024 – Hoy se lanzó oficialmente la Taxonomía de Finanzas Sostenibles de Panamá,…
The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers
Today, The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRB Academy) has launched its latest course, titled "Introduction to Nature and Responsible Banking," aimed at educating banking professionals globally on the significance of nature for the planet, society, businesses, and the economy given the pivotal role of banks in safeguarding and restoring the environment.
Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 13 March 2024
Net-Zero Banking Alliance members vote to reinforce guidelines for climate target setting
NZBA member banks vote in favour of adopting updated guidelines Emissions attributable to banks’ capital markets services included for first…
Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 21 February 2024
UNEP FI launches newest guidance on Financial Health and Inclusion for banks
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.
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 06 February 2024
To serve net-zero clients, asset managers need a systematic approach to climate
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches a call to action, sending a clear message to the asset management industry—"Serving Asset Owner Clients [is only possible] through Climate Stewardship".
Nature, News, Social | 17 January 2024
Gender and nature risk management: A four pillar approach for financial institutions
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 in review: A growing membership continues ambitious action on sustainable finance
2023 provided more evidence of the devastating impacts of climate change, conflict and inequality on communities and economies around the…
Climate Change, News | 19 December 2023
Blog: COP28’s UAE Consensus – Big on vision and paradigm, small on concrete measures
In the aftermath of the adoption of the UAE Consensus, Government Parties and commentators are deeply divided in their assessment…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 12 December 2023
COP28: High stakes moment for decisive climate action and global cooperation
By Günther Thallinger, Chair, UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Read media reports from COP28 currently underway in the United Arab…
Climate Change, News | 11 December 2023
UNEP FI at COP28: Watch recordings
At COP28, UNEP FI will bring to the attention of policymakers the progress being made by members as they develop the tools and guidance to decarbonize their businesses and implement the commitments they have made through various events.