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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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Beyond target-setting: New guidance on Client Engagement and Governance to promote responsible banking progress

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G20 recommendations: advancing a nature-positive economy and just transition

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Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone

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New resources to help banks operationalise the links between the circular economy and sustainability impacts

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UNEP FI, PRI and Climate Bonds Initiative join forces to support taxonomy efforts around the world

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Finance and Biodiversity Day at COP16 announced for 28 October 2024

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New findings, same strong message: the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance updates its position on governmental carbon pricing

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160 financial institutions representing 15.5 USD trillion combined assets call for an ambitious international treaty to end plastic pollution

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s Target-Setting Protocol Fourth Edition affirms 1.5ºC ambition for 2030 portfolios ahead of real economy progress

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New Risk Centre to help UNEP FI members address sustainability risks

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UNEP FI and Building Bridges to join forces for the UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024

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UNEP FI launches new resources to support CSRD implementation by leveraging Principles for Responsible Banking requirements

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Panamá da un paso crucial con el lanzamiento de su Taxonomía de Finanzas Sostenibles

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The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance Members Vote to Reinforce Guidelines for Climate Target Setting

Working with 500+ members, representing $170+ trillion, to provide guidance to advance market practice

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Guidance on Client Engagement

Guidance on Effective Governance

G20 Recommendations: Advancing a Nature-Positive Economy and Just Transition

Taxonomía de Finanzas Sostenibles de Costa Rica

Net-Zero Banking Alliance Disclosure Checklist – Version 2

A Comprehensive Review of Global Supervisory Climate Stress Tests

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Events

Geneva, Switzerland and online

UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024

10-11 December 2024

New York City

UNEP FI at Climate Week NYC 2024

22-29 September 2024

Cali, Colombia

UNEP FI at COP16: Driving Finance for Biodiversity Conservation

21 October - 1 November 2024

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Recent News

Beyond target-setting: New guidance on Client Engagement and Governance to promote responsible banking progress

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UNEP FI, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation and UNDP announce pavilion at COP16 Biodiversity Conference to accelerate global action on sustainable finance

19 September 2024

G20 recommendations: advancing a nature-positive economy and just transition

20 August 2024

The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new applied nature course for bankers

06 August 2024

Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone

31 July 2024

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