United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative – Partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector to promote sustainable finance

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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How are ASEAN Member States approaching sustainable finance taxonomies? New analysis reveals trend towards regional harmonization

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New case study insights – Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice (with video highlights)

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Governments adopt first global strategy to finance biodiversity: Implications for financial institutions

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UNEP FI’s 2024 Leadership Council: financial chiefs call for unified action

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Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice – Case studies + video insights

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UNEP FI’s Human Rights Toolkit: A game changer for financial institutions

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New report maps nature-related regulations for banks, finding rise in initiatives across key regions

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New guidance from UN Women and UNEP FI – Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

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If you missed it, watch recordings of UNEP FI’s Global Roundtable 2024

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2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times

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COP29 outcomes: balancing progress and challenges on the road to climate action

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for regulatory mandates on Scope 3 disclosure

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UNEP FI introduces simplified reporting, new assurance standards, strengthens PRB Responsible Banking Journey

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At COP29, major public and private finance coalition issues recommendations for post-2025 climate finance goals

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UN forum launches first global guide on transition plans for insurers at COP29

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Sustainable Finance Taxonomies in ASEAN: Towards Regional Harmonization

Accountability for Nature: Comparison of Nature-related Assessment and Disclosure Frameworks and Standards

A Practical Guide to 1.5°C Scenarios for Financial Users

UNEP FI Review 2022 and 2023

Navigating Pollution: A Blueprint for the Banking Sector

Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Target Setting Guidance for Banks

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Events

Geneva, Switzerland and online

UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024

10-11 December 2024

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