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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Shaping sustainable finance in 2024: UNEP FI’s Annual Overview

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

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

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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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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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Guidance on Responsible Policy Engagement

UNEP FI Annual Overview 2024

Nature-related finance and Indigenous Peoples: Advancing equity to halt and reverse nature loss

Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks – Version 3

Database: Sustainability Risk Tool Dashboard

Impact Protocol 2025

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Events

Five regions across the world

UNEP FI Regional Roundtables 2025

1 April - 29 October 2025

Seville, Spain

International Business Forum @ the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

30 June - 3 July 2025

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Recent News

Shaping sustainable finance in 2024: UNEP FI’s Annual Overview

25 April 2025

Finance that works for the frontlines: Elevating local voices in climate adaptation

08 May 2025

New UNEP FI report supports banks to develop and implement responsible policy engagement strategies

28 April 2025

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

27 March 2025

World Water Day 2025: why glacier preservation matters for finance

21 March 2025

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