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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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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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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Database: Sustainability Risk Tool Dashboard

Bridging climate and credit risk: Current approaches and emerging trends for climate-related credit risk assessment methodologies—insights from a global survey

Underwriting the Transition: A deep-dive transition plan guide for insurance and reinsurance underwriting portfolios

Rooted in Risk: Framing nature-related assessments for insurers

Sostenibilidad en el Sistema Bancario de Chile, Ecuador, Perú y Panamá

Guidelines and Recommendations for Halting Deforestation

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Five regions across the world

UNEP FI Regional Roundtables 2025

1 April - 29 October 2025

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

02 July 2025

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26 June 2025

UN Ocean Conference: Key takeaways for financial institutions

24 June 2025

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

19 June 2025

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

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