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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Road to COP30 — Five negotiation outcomes that could shape global finance

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How the NZAOA is supporting the unlocking of $1.3 trillion in climate finance

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UN forum launches first-of-its-kind global transition plan guide for insurance underwriting portfolios

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PSI Working Group for Nature launches new series of guidance on nature-related assessments for the global insurance industry

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How can export credit agencies redirect trillions for climate action? NZECA is paving the way

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for urgent action to tackle deforestation

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APAC regulators and supervisors are increasingly integrating climate-related risks into regulatory frameworks, new analysis finds

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UNEP FI at London Climate Action Week

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Financing a plastic pollution-free future: The case for bold public and private action

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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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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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Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks – Version 4

Client Engagement on Nature: Prototype tool

Sustainability Disclosure Landscape Report for Risk Management: Insights from climate-focused case studies

Nature Impact Target Setting for Banks

Transition Finance Emerging Practices

Practical Guidance on Implementing Adaptation and Resilience for Banks

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Events

Five regions across the world

UNEP FI Regional Roundtables 2025

1 April - 29 October 2025

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Road to COP30 — Five negotiation outcomes that could shape global finance

29 September 2025

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance exploring options for future focus after successful AGM

02 October 2025

How the NZAOA is supporting the unlocking of $1.3 trillion in climate finance

29 July 2025

New Principles for Responsible Banking report to support banks addressing climate adaptation and resilience

28 July 2025

Making the transition nature-positive: How sustainable finance taxonomies can play a key role

21 July 2025

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