Events

A collection of events for UNEP Finance Initiative.

16-17 September 2026 Dublin, Ireland

UNEP Global Sustainable Insurance Summit

The UN Global Sustainable Insurance Summit in Dublin, Ireland, will bring together global leaders from insurance, regulation, government and the real economy to explore solutions to the growing insurability challenge, strengthen resilience and financial stability, and advance a resilient and sustainable transition ahead of COP31.

16 September 2026 Webinar

Asking better questions on nature for bank risk committees

This webinar will introduce the new "Asking Better Questions on Nature" guide for Bank Risk Committees, developed to help board members, Risk Committee members, and senior executives better understand, oversee, and respond to nature-related risks and opportunities.

20-27 September 2026 New York City, United States of America

UNEP FI at Climate Week NYC 2026

During Climate Week NYC 2026, UNEP FI will bring together banks, insurers and investors to showcase the finance sector’s role in addressing climate change, nature loss and pollution. Members can engage with industry leaders, explore emerging sustainable finance strategies and help advance a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy.

19-30 October 2026 Yerevan, Armenia

UNEP FI at COP17: Taking stock of progress on nature‑related finance

At COP17, UNEP FI will mobilize its network of members and partners to highlight the critical role of finance in protecting and restoring nature. Throughout the conference, UNEP FI will showcase progress on biodiversity finance since the adoption of the GBF, spotlight leading initiatives, commitments and innovations from across the finance sector, and advance dialogue on what is still needed to align global financial flows with biodiversity goals.

19 October 2026 Online

Nature-related Sustainable Finance Regulation in China and the EU

This webinar explores the evolving landscape of nature-related prudential regulation, with a focus on developments in China and the European Union. The session will present key insights from a recently published policy brief and examine how regulatory approaches are advancing across both jurisdictions.

9-20 November 2026 Antalya, Türkiye

UNEP FI at COP31

UNEP FI will organize and contribute to a range of events throughout COP31, with Finance Day scheduled to take place on 13 November 2026. Details of our activities, publications and events will be added to this page as they are confirmed.