Events

Upcoming Events

2 February 2021 | Webinar

Webinar sobre “Cambio Climático y TCFD: Riesgos y Oportunidades para las Aseguradoras en España y América Latina” / Webinar on “Climate Change and TCFD: Risks and Opportunities for Insurers in Spain and Latin America”

UNEP FI, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and FINRESP will co-organize a webinar on “Climate Change and TCFD: Risks and Opportunities for the Insurance Sector in Spain and Latin America ”on 2nd February 2021. The webinar will be delivered in Spanish with simultaneous translation in English.

10 February 2021 | Webinar

Webinar: Science-Based Target Setting on Biodiversity

Many companies are already setting climate science based targets (SBTs) to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Companies are now also considering nature science based targets in order to operate within planetary boundaries. Join a webinar co-hosted by UNEP FI and PRI for more.

Past Events

16 December 2020 | Webinar

Financial Inclusion and Financial Health

Find out how financial inclusion can support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly building societal resilience and closing inequality gaps.

7-9 December 2020 | Online Training Workshop

Introductory Training Workshop on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Bahrain

An introductory training workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) for Bahrain banks will take place from 7 to 9 December 2020. The workshop is organized by UNEP FI, the Ecobanking Project of INCAE Business School, in collaboration with Bahrain Association of Banks.

26 November 2020 | Webinar

Dialogues about the implementation of Principles for Responsible Banking for LAC

Tenemos el agrado de invitarle al webinar “Diálogos sobre la Implementación de los Principios de Banca Responsable en LAC: Clientes y usuarios“, en el cual se presentarán y discutirán los siguientes temas: Principios de Banca Responsable y el Principio #3 – Clientes y usuarios Involucrando los clientes hacia la sostenibilidad Perspectiva de expertos y practicantes:…

17 November 2020 | Online

Semana Del Clima – Seminario “Our Planet: Too Big To Fail”

En la 1ª Semana del Clima de Santiago “Santiago Sostenible – juntos contra el cambio climático” organizada por la Fundación Konrad Adenauer en alianza con el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y otros socios, realizada en 2017, UNEP FI participó en la sección sobre “Financiación de Construcción Sustentable”, junto con el Banco Santander Brasil. En 2018 ,…

17 November 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: Managing impacts and developing positive impact finance products

Financial regulators and policy makers in South East Asia are increasingly turning to financial institutions to support their national sustainable development plans and the growing ESG investor community are expecting banks and businesses to contribute to societal goals such as the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement. But how does a bank know and show…

10 November 2020 | Webinar

Insuring a Sustainable Ocean Economy: A Deep Dive for the Insurance Industry

Join leading insurers and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) to discuss sustainability challenges and opportunities in the context of the 21st century ocean economy, and find out how to get involved in UNEP FI’s new Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative to develop sustainable finance strategies and approaches to ocean-based industries.

13-14 October 2020 | Virtual Event

Global Roundtable 2020: Read summaries and watch recordings

UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is hosting its 16th Global Roundtable in Mexico City on 13–14 October 2020. UNEP FI’s biennial Global Roundtable (GRT) has become the major global agenda-setting event on sustainable finance.

23 September 2020 | Online

Introducing Transition Check, a tool by UNEP FI and Oliver Wyman

Join Oliver Wyman and UNEP FI on 23 September at the launch of “Transition Check”, a web-tool to translate climate scenarios into financial metrics.  As businesses consider the impacts of climate change on their long-term sustainability, it has remained difficult to measure such risks – until now. Introducing Transition Check, a web-tool that takes a…

3-24 September 2020 | Webinar

Serie de 4 Webinars de Inversión Responsable

UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Paraguay, WWF Paraguay and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will organize a series of webinars on Responsible Investment in September 2020. Trainings will be conducted in Spanish.

17 August 2020

Webinar: Biodiversity and the Financial Sector (in Portuguese)

The Financial Innovation Laboratory (LAB), the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) will discuss how the financial sector can address biodiversity and natural capital issues.

5 August 2020 | Webinar

Launch of Report “How banks incorporate Climate Change in their risk management – 1st survey in Latin America & the Caribbean”

UNEP FI, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America, in collaboration with the Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN) will launch the report on “How Banks of Latin America & The Caribbean incorporate Climate Change in their risk management” through a webinar on 5th August. The report is available in Spanish. Executive Summaries are also available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

14-15 July 2020 | Webinar

Webinar on Climate Risks and TCFD: Focus on Middle East and Africa

This 2-part webinar organized by UNEP FI will explore the dynamics of climate risks and opportunities for businesses, including the significance and impact of climate risks with a focus on institutions in Middle East and Africa. Further, it will cover the implementation of climate risk initiatives and programs, with a deep-dive on the Task-Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.

12 June 2020 | Webinar

Workshop on banking and human rights for ASEAN-region banks (By invitation only)

Join us on a virtual introductory workshop on banking and human rights issues for ASEAN banks. It will include an overview of human rights issues related to businesses in ASEAN and how this relates to banks under both hard and soft laws; how banks in the region are tackling human rights; and a live exercise to develop an ASEAN human rights risk heatmap with the help of experts. The workshop is side event of the UN Virtual Forum on Responsible Business and Human Rights, 9-12 June.

10 June - 1 October 2020 | Webinar

Series of webinars on Green Finance

Series of Webinars of the Public-Private Working Group on Green Finance of Chile on “Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and relationship with ESG factors”. This Working Group is led by the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with IADB, UNEP FI & British Embassy Santiago.

4 June 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: Developments in Climate Regulation and Disclosures with SASB

UNEP FI and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) webinar to discuss the evolving world of climate regulation and TCFD disclosures. SASB will share perspectives on their standards and their relationship to climate risk. UNEP FI will discuss findings from its latest TCFD pilot projects.

27 May 2020 | Webinar

Tobacco Free Portfolios’ High-Level Webinar for World No Tobacco Day

Financial organisations are increasingly focused on Global Health, with COVID-19 and tobacco proving to be an especially dangerous combination.  During the webinar, new Signatories will be welcomed to the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge and the first adopters of the new Pledge Stamp will be showcased. The webinar will feature remarks from a full suite of VIPs from health, finance and UN agencies.

26-29 May 2020 | Webinar

Training workshop on Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

The United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the climate Change Division of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Jamaica Bankers Association will organize an online Training Workshop on “Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Risks and Opportunities” target for Caribbean region on May 26th, 28th and 29th. Trainings will be conducted in English through a series of webinars.

21 May - 25 June 2020 | Webinar

Serie de webinars sobre bonos ODS – Bonos verdes, sociales y sostenibles

The United Nations Environment Program Financial Initiative (UNEP FI), the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Paraguay, WWF Paraguay and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will organize an Online Boot Camp for Sustainable Bonds, including green, social and SDG or Sustainable bonds from May to June 2020. Training will be conducted in Spanish through a series of webinars.

21 April 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: Nature-related Financial Risks

Find out about the latest research findings and resources for financial institutions to assess natural capital risks, and expectations for the sector to address these under global policy frameworks.

2 April 2020 | Online

Launch: UNEP FI Impact Analysis Tools

UNEP FI has launched two hands-on tool prototypes that will enable banks, investors and their service providers to implement a holistic approach to impact.

31 March 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities: Climate Adaptation

The Technical Expert Group (TEG) published its final report on the EU taxonomy on 9th March 2020. This webinar will present the report’s technical screening criteria for up to 68 adaptation activities, as well as a methodology for implementing the adaptation criteria of the taxonomy. The Commission will also present its timeline for implementation of the taxonomy.

3 March 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: Implementing TCFD recommendations in insurance industry investment activities

This webinar by UNEP’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI) will focus on investment portfolios and the key findings of two pioneering TCFD pilot projects by UNEP’s Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), spanning listed equity, corporate debt and real estate. Understanding climate-related physical and transition risks and opportunities in investments is critical, particularly since the global insurance industry, as institutional investors, collectively represents over USD 30 trillion in assets under management. Separately, the PSI is currently carrying out a ground-breaking project to pilot the TCFD recommendations in the context of insurance portfolios.

11 February 2020 | Quito, Ecuador

Boot Camp De Bonos Verdes

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), the UN Environment Financial Initiative (UNEP FI) and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America will organize the training workshop on “Green Bonds” in Quito on February 11, 2020.

27 January 2020 | Webinar

Webinar: Third Phase of the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) – New Working Groups

The European Commission and UNEP FI have launched calls for expression of interest for several new EEFIG working groups dealing with leading edge issues to scale up energy efficiency investment, in support of the European Green Deal and the EU´s Sustainable Finance Action Plan. During the webinar, the working group leads will present in greater detail on the working mode and main topics to be addressed by each working group, and we will describe the kind of expertise we seek and process for sending in an expression of interest.

22 January 2020 | 13.30 - 14.00 in the Media Village at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland

Press conference at WEF 2020: How are financial giants engaging with investee companies to catalyse shift to a net-zero-carbon economy?

Join us in Davos at the World Economic Forum 2020 for a media briefing via live link which will see the announcement of an important milestone in the development of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, as the sixteen members welcome another influential and well-known investor to their mission to decarbonize the economy. Find out how the Alliance will be engaging with the companies it is investing into to ensure their portfolios are net-zero carbon by 2050.

14 January 2020

Webinar: Consultation on the SIF-IAIS Issues Paper on TCFD Implementation in Insurance

Supported by UNEP and working with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), the Sustainable Insurance Forum (SIF) has pioneered efforts to share knowledge on activities that can strengthen assessment of potential climate risks facing insurance markets and the oversight of such risks through supervisory practices. The SIF-IAIS Issues Paper on TCFD Implementation within the insurance sector assesses the state of play across jurisdictions and provides options for supervisory action.

12 December 2019 | Santiago, Chile

Public-Private Green Finance Working Group of Chile

Two relevant events on Sustainable Finance took place within the framework of the Public-Private Green Finance Working Group of Chile, led by the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the IADB, UNEP FI and the British Embassy Santiago.

11 December 2019 | Melbourne, Australia

UNEP FI-PRI Australia Conference: Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Economy

The UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) together with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and in collaboration with the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) are excited to present a one-day forum exploring the latest issues and trends for a resilient and stable financial system that will help shape Australian and New Zealand economy that prioritises human well-being, social equity and environmental protection.

10 December 2019 | Santiago de Chile

Seminar on Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)

An Executive Breakfast on the UNEP FI’s work with the insurance industry and the Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) will take place on December 10 in Santiago, Chile, the week in which COP 25 chaired by Chile will take place in Madrid (Spain). This event is organized by UNEP FI, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and Finis Terrae University (UFT).

29 November 2019 | Luxembourg

Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) Market Event Europe – Luxembourg – Agenda

Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) Market Event Europe The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) are joining forces for three days of insight into advances in sustainable finance to address key regulatory and market challenges, the asset management industry’s role in sustainable investment, as well as how capital markets…

22 November 2019 | London, 15:00 GMT

Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century Final Report Launch – London

Join UNEP FI and the PRI for the London final report launch of the Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century programme on Friday, November 22, at 1500 GMT, hosted by The Generation Foundation.

The Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century programme was launched in 2016 to end the debate on whether fiduciary duty is a legitimate barrier to the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in investment practice and decision-making. Over the past four years, the programme has produced extensive evidence on the subject and has advocated for global policy reform to clarify fiduciaries’ duties to their beneficiaries.

20 November 2019 | Paris, France

Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Workshop

UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the European Commission are organising a Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Workshop alongside the Sustainable Ocean Summit. Participants will explore what is required for the finance sector to accelerate uptake of finance-related policies, practices, financial instruments, opportunities and initiatives to contribute to a sustainable blue economy.

13 November 2019 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Introductory Training Workshop on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Kyrgyzstan

An introductory training workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) will take place in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) on November 13th, 2019. The workshop will be organized by UNEP FI and the Ecobanking Project of INCAE Business School. Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

25 October 2019 | Asunción, Paraguay

Taller sobre Bonos Verdes, Sociales y Sostenibles: Nuevos mercados, nuevas Oportunidades

La Mesa de Finanzas Sostenibles (MFS) del Paraguay, la Iniciativa Financiera de ONU Ambiente (UNEP FI) y la Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) del Paraguay organizaron el 1er evento en el país sobre “Bonos Verdes, Sociales y Sostenibles: Nuevos mercados, nuevas Oportunidades” en Asunción el 25 de octubre de 2019. Este evento sin precedentes tuvo…

21 October 2019 | New York City, 3pm-5pm

Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century Final Report Launch, NYC

Join UNEP FI and the PRI to discuss the evolution to the modern interpretation of fiduciary duty, which includes the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – from a legal case to regulatory clarification.

17 October 2019 | Santiago de Chile

Semana del Clima – Seminario « ¿De Qué Hablamos Cuando Hablamos De Finanzas Sostenibles? »

Compartiremos un recorrido por el espectro de las Finanzas Sostenibles, comenzando por conceptos y definiciones generales, para llegar a abordar desde una mirada técnica y en mayor profundidad, algunos de los enfoques claves dentro de este ámbito, tales como Inversión Responsable, Bonos Verdes y Sociales, TCFD, Inversión de Impacto, Inversión Social, entre otros.

17 October 2019 | Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 2pm-5pm

Sustainable Finance Policy Summit – DC

Join UNEP FI and the PRI along with senior policymakers, regulatory affairs professionals and investment professionals to discuss responsible investment policy reforms in the US and around the world.

14-15 October 2019 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance in Latin America and Caribbean 2019

The UNEP Finance Initiative Regional Roundtable in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held on the 14-15 October 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil, which will bring together UNEP FI members and sustainable finance practitioners for two days of insights into advances in sustainable finance. The two-day event, co-organised with the Brazilian Federation of Banks…

10 October 2019 | Tokyo, Japan

Japan Launch of the Principles for Responsible Banking

Following the global launch of the Principles for Responsible Banking on 22 September 2019 at the United Nations in New York with 130 banks collectively holding USD 47 trillion in assets signed up, UNEP Finance Initiative together with the Japanese Principles for Financial Action (PFA), a Japan nation-wide sustainable finance forum, held a Japan launch…

9 October 2019 | Tokyo, Japan

ESG Real Estate Investment Japan Seminar

UNEP Finance Initiative together with the Japanese Principles for Financial Action (PFA), a Japan nation-wide sustainable finance forum, held a seminar on ESG investments in real estate. Taking the opportunity of the visit to Japan by the UNEP FI’s Property Working Group Co-Chair Anna Murray, Vice President, Sustainable Investing, BentallGreenOak, the Working Group members in…

25 September 2019 | New York City

Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2019

Join UNEP FI and Climate Action at the Sustainable Investment Forum North America to hear industry experts discuss climate risks and opportunities, financing the action needed to meet climate & sustainability targets, sustainable investment and much more.

23 September 2019 | New York City

Driving Change, Realizing Impact: Launching the Principles for Responsible Banking

The banking industry is launching the Principles for Responsible Banking on the 23rd of September in New York City. Hosted by the 30 founding banks, the event will bring together banking sector and global thought leaders as well as environmental and development experts to explore the implementation and impact potential of the newly launched Principles for Responsible Banking.

22-25 September 2019 | New York

Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance in North America

UNEP FI’s Regional Roundtable in North America will take place during UN General Assembly week, alongside Climate Week and the Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on 23-25 September 2019, New York.

16 September 2019

Webinar: Banking on ESG – How will the banking sector adapt in an era of global volatility

This unique webinar will dig into the details of how ESG risks and opportunities can have material impacts on bank balance sheets, investor returns and the long-term financial health of the global economy. The discussion will consider key ESG trends in the banking sector from the perspective of reporting banks, investors, and one of the world’s largest investment data analysts.

5-6 August 2019 | Asuncion, Paraguay

Advanced Training Workshop on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Paraguay

UNEP FI and Ecobanking Project/INCAE Business School will deliver a two-day Advanced Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) training workshop, in collaboration with the “Sustainable Finance Table of Paraguay”. This training workshop will take place on August 5th & 6th in Asuncion.

25 July 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy: Implications on Responsible Property Investment

UNEP FI will launch the GCA’s initial flagship report, which identifies barriers to increased financing for adaptation and presents six clear recommendations for the finance sector, including climate risk management, standards for data and metrics, capacity building, unlocking investment opportunities and delivering adaptation-related policies.

8 July 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: Investors and the Blue Economy

Join this Responsible Investor webinar to find out how investors are assessing ocean risks like acidification, biodiversity loss, and plastics pollution, and how leaders plan to align their portfolios with principles for a sustainable blue economy.

21 June 2019 | Buenos Aires

Sustainable Insurance Forum meeting

The Sustainable Insurance Forum (SIF) is a global network of insurance supervisors and regulators working together to strengthen responses to sustainability challenges facing the insurance sector. Launched in December 2016, the SIF provides a platform for international collaboration among supervisors, facilitating knowledge sharing, dialogue, and uptake of policy innovations. This SIF is convened by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which serves as its Secretariat. 

12 June 2019 | Tokyo, Japan

Join us in Tokyo at the G20 Global Summit on Financing Energy Efficiency, Innovation and Clean Technology

Co-hosted by UNEP FI and IPEEC, and as an official side event to the G20 Presidency of Japan, the G20 Global Summit on Financing Energy Efficiency, Innovation and Clean Technology will be held in Tokyo, Japan on June 12th. Join fellow financial institutions and senior G20 policy-makers in addressing the urgency of scaling up energy efficiency investment to deliver on the world’s agreed policy objectives for a clean energy transition.

11-12 June 2019

RI Europe

UNEP FI is pleased to support this annual two-day conference which provides a unique opportunity to learn, share and debate responsible investment issues with 700+ investment professionals from across the globe. Engage with Europe’s largest investors on key themes affecting local markets and the rest of the world. Thought-leaders from across the institutional investment sector as well as academic researchers will come together to debate key issues.

11-14 June 2019 | Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Introductory Training Workshops on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Honduras

Four introductory training workshops on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis will be held in-house in BANHPROVI in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) on June 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th, 2019. The participants will be staff of the bank, of its intermediary institutions, and the National Commission of Banks and Insurance.

5-6 June 2019 | Shanghai, China

Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance in Asia Pacific

The Regional Roundtable for Sustainable Finance in Asia Pacific will take place on 5 – 6 June 2019 in Shanghai, China. The event will bring together UNEP FI members and sustainable finance practitioners for two days of insights into advances in sustainable finance.

3 June 2019 | Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Dialogue on Sustainable Finance

On the occasion of Japan’s presidency of the G20, UNEP FI co-convened the ‘Tokyo Dialogue on Sustainable Finance’ with Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) on 3rd of June at the International House of Japan in Tokyo. It was an invitation-only, full day conference aiming to provide a platform for a detailed discussion between the distinguished speakers…

3 June 2019 | Beijing, China

Introductory Training Workshop on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in China

An introductory training workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) will take place in Beijing (China) on June 3rd, 2019. The workshop will be organized by UNEP FI and the Ecobanking Project of INCAE Business School, in collaboration with China Banking Association & WWF China.

29 May 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: Today’s Financial System for Tomorrow’s Climate Resilience

UNEP FI members from banking, insurance and investment are invited to this presentation of UNEP FI’s paper on adaptation finance by the lead authors, Stacy Swann and Alan Miller of Climate Finance Advisors.
The paper provides recommendations for financial institutions including integration in risk management systems and improved data & metrics.

28 May 2019 | Santiago de Chile

Seminario Principios De Banca Responsable

UNEP FI together with Finis Terrae University will hold the 1st Seminar on “Principles of Responsible Banking of UNEP FI: Are banks prepared to lead the way towards sustainable development and fight against climate change?” on May 28 in Santiago de Chile

17 May 2019 | San José, Costa Rica

Responsible Investment Training Workshop in Costa Rica

UNEP FI, along with the Costa Rican Stock Exchange and the “Costa Rica por Siempre” Association, in collaboration with the Initiative of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE) and PRI, will organize for the first time in the country a face-to-face training Workshop on “Responsible Investment” in San José, Costa Rica.

10 May 2019 | London, UK

Watch the launch of our new report for investors implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Financial institutions and journalists are invited to attend an event to hear the experiences of investors from a pilot project implementing the recommendations of the TCFD. Come and find out more about the tools that will help investors perform scenario analysis and calculate the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.

9-10 May 2019 | Asunción, Paraguay

Introductory Training Workshops on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Paraguay

UNEP FI/Ecobanking will conduct two Introductory Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) training workshops, in collaboration with the Sustainable Finance Working Group of Paraguay (“Mesa de Finanzas Sostenibles de Paraguay”), made up of fourteen banks of the system. This training session will take place on the 9th and 10th of May in Asuncion.

30 April 2019 | Frankfurt, Germany

Emerging Global Trends in Sustainable Finance: a meeting with Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI

VfU are presenting an open meeting with Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI to discuss global trends in sustainable finance. The event, which is organised in cooperation with the Green and Sustainable Cluster (GSFC) Germany will discuss UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking, implementation of the TCFD Recommendations, an update on taxonomy for banks, impact-based approaches to corporate lending and more.

29-30 April 2019 | Lagos, Nigeria

UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance Africa Market Event in Nigeria

The 2nd Africa Market event will be held in Lagos, Nigeria. UNEP FI and Principles for Sustainable Insurance(PSI) are organizing the event.

The purpose of the now-annual PSI Africa Market Event is to bring together leading practitioners and thinkers within the African insurance ‘ecosystem’ to share experiences and ideas relating to the creation of a growing, resilient, sustainable, responsible and profitable African insurance sector.

29 April 2019 | London, UK

Join a breakfast briefing in London to find out more about the new natural capital risk assessment guide

Human activities are causing accelerating environmental change, notably in the form of climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. These changes are increasingly disrupting businesses’ operations and bottom line, with real implications for financial institutions’ portfolios. Join us for a breakfast briefing in London to discover why natural capital risk is a material concern for financial institutions as we launch our natural capital risk assessment guide developed under the Natural Capital Finance Alliance, in collaboration with PwC.

18 April 2019 | Santiago, Chile

Sustainable Finance In-house Workshop in Banco Santander Chile

UNEP FI will deliver a workshop on Sustainable Finance to Banco Santander Chile on 18 April 2019. The workshop will include topics such as UNEP FI main work areas, definitions and scopes of Sustainable Finance, Green Finance and Climate Finance, and ESG risks and opportunities.

10-11 April 2019 | Cairo, Egypt

Regional Roundtable for Sustainable Finance in Africa and Middle East

The UNEP Finance Initiative Regional Roundtable in Africa and Middle East will be held on the 10th and 11th of April 2019  at the Nile Ritz-Carlton in Cairo, Egypt. The biennial Regional Roundtable will bring together UNEP FI members and sustainable finance practitioners for two days of insights into advances in sustainable finance. The event will…

28 March 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: Launch of the UNEP FI Energy Efficiency Finance Platform

Energy efficiency is one of the most concrete actions financial institutions can take to advance their sustainability performance and tap into the trillions of USD of energy inefficient assets. It is also increasingly on the radar of financial regulators as they consider an adjustment of capital adequacy requirements for certain types of energy efficient financial products. Real estate, which is the largest source of global stored wealth, is strongly affected by energy efficiency. With more than 230 billion USD of new investment every year, energy efficiency is almost as large a market as renewable energy.

28 March 2019 | Hanoi, Vietnam

Principles for Responsible Banking Consultation Workshop in Vietnam

State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and GIZ hosted a UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking Consultation Workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. The workshop was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Kim Anh, Deputy Governor of the SBV. Over 60 participants including representatives from 17 financial institutions attended. During the workshop, SBV also presented the results from the…

18 March 2019 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia Responsible Banking Engagement and Sharing Session

CIMB Group, one of 28 founding banks of the Principles for Responsible Banking, hosted a Malaysia Responsible Banking Engagement and Sharing Session in collaboration with the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) and the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM). Mr. Rafe Haneef, CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd led the event participated by…

18 March 2019 | Santiago, Chile

UNEP FI Supporting Institutions’ meeting in Chile

The first meeting of UNEP FI’s supporting Institutions in Chile will take place in Santiago on March 18th, 2019. This will be the first time that UNEP FI has held a country event exclusively for its supporting institutions.

18-19 March 2019 | Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Introductory Training Workshops on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis In Honduras

An introductory training workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis will take place in-house in Banhprovi in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) on March 18th & 19th, 2019. The workshop is organized by UNEP FI and the Ecobanking Project of INCAE Business School, in collaboration with the UN-REDD Programme.

12 March 2019 | Paris, France

Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2019

The Sustainable Investment Forum Europe will take place on 12 March in Paris. This must-attend forum will convene over 300 asset owners and managers, ratings agencies, banks, UN and Government policymakers, investors, development banks, think tanks, and NGOs committed to driving forward the sustainable finance agenda.

28 February 2019 | BrightTALK webinar

Webinar: Positive Impact Real Estate Investment Framework

UNEP FI has recently published its Positive Impact Real Estate Investment Framework, part of a suite of resources to address the SDG financing gap and shift financing practices so that environmental, social and economic impacts are fully considered, intended and measured in investment activities. This webinar will provide an overview of the Framework, and include presentations from practitioners using an impact-based approach in their investment strategies and acquisition and management.

27-28 February 2019 | Munich, Germany

Insuring for sustainable development: Raising the industry’s ambition

This two-day event seeks to drive ambitious sustainability action by the insurance industry in line with the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Agreement on Climate Change and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September 2019.

The event will feature the launch of the first global guide to manage ESG risks in non-life insurance underwriting, and shape the sustainability agenda for the life and health insurance industry.

21 February 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: Launch of natural capital risk tool and framework for financial institutions

The Natural Capital Finance Alliance, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the MAVA Foundation, has come up with tools and insights to help practitioners identify material natural capital risks and opportunities within their portfolios and integrate these considerations into financial decision making. The webinar will provide an overview of the recently launched ENCORE tool (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure). It also marks the official online launch of the NCFA’s latest report produced by PwC, which applies the ENCORE tool to develop a natural capital assessment framework for enhanced portfolio risk management in banks.

29 January 2019 | Johannesburg

New Guide to Empower Banks To Assess Natural Capital Risk Launching in South Africa

Johannesburg will see the African launch of the world’s first step-by-step guide to help banks conduct a rapid natural capital risk assessment by the Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA).  The guide is produced in collaboration with global audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The guide has already been piloted by five banks, including FirstRand Group and the Development Bank of Southern Africa and promotes the use of the…

21 January 2019 | Singapore

Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative Launch

UNEP Finance Initiative, as a Knowledge Partner, participated in the launch of the Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative on 21 January 2019 in Singapore. Together with CIMB, UNEP FI’s member in Malaysia, it presented on UNEP FI and the Principles for Responsible Banking. The Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative aims to help shift Asia’s financial flows towards sustainable economic,…

9 January 2019 | Webinar

Webinar: Energy efficiency taxonomy and green tagging: Participate in first EEFIG working group

This webinar will help financial institutions understand the main topics and process for applying to participate in the first working group set up by the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) in its third phase: the working group on the development of an EE taxonomy and green tagging to inform the EU´s Sustainable Finance Technical Expert Group (TEG).

17 December 2018

Webinar Recording Available: European Commission Technical Expert Group – Call for Feedback on the EU Taxonomy

The Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance set up by the Commission in July 2018 has launched a call for feedback on EU action to develop a unified EU-wide classification system – or taxonomy – for environmentally sustainable economic activities. This Webinar will provide background and guidance on the consultation process to support stakeholders and experts interested in contributing.

3-14 December 2018 | Katowice, Poland

UNEP FI at COP24

Climate negotiators from around the globe are meeting in Katowice, Poland at COP24 to keep working towards implementing the Paris Climate Agreement. UNEP FI will be taking part in the  following events:

26-28 November 2018 | Paris, France

UNEP FI Global Roundtable and Paris Climate Finance Day 2018

Over the years, UNEP FI’s Global Roundtable has become the key global agenda-setting event on sustainable finance, bringing together hundreds of leaders from all parts of the financial system as well as from civil society, academia, government and the United Nations.

14 November 2018

Webinar: From TCFD to SDG Finance – Next Steps in Sustainable Finance

UNEP FI has pioneered work on Positive Impact finance, and TCFD implementation for investors, banks and insurers. Join this webinar to hear from the leaders at UNEP FI about the next steps in financing the Sustainable Development Goals, TCFD implementation, and how the bigger picture in sustainable finance is evolving.

5 November 2018 | Santiago, Chile

Seminario Inversiones Responsables / Responsible Investment Seminar

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the Business Finance Center (CFE) and the Center for Business Sustainability (CBS) of the Adolfo Ibáñez University will co-organize a seminar on Responsible Investment in Santiago de Chile on November 5th, 2018

23-25 October 2018 | Santiago de Chile

Semana de las Finanzas Climáticas / Climate Finance Week

CLG Chile and UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), in collaboration with the British Embassy Santiago, GIZ and Schroders will hold a Climate Finance week in Santiago de Chile from 23 to 25 October

17-20 October 2018 | Santiago, Chile

Climate week 2018 “Sustainable Santiago – together against climate change”

UNEP FI will participate in the Climate week 2018 “Sustainable Santiago – together against climate change” that will take place in Santiago de Chile from 17 to 20 October 2018. This event is organized by the Foundation Konrad Adenauer along with other partners and collaborators. 

3 October 2018 | Santiago, Chile

Climate Finance Workshop Chile

UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the Ministry of Finance of Chile, in collaboration with the British Embassy Santiago, held a workshop on “Climate Finance” on the morning of October 3rd at the Ministry of Finance.

1-2 October 2018 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Peer to peer in-person exchange

There is a new opportunity to learn from your peers in the Latin American and Caribbean region! The in-person exchange provides richer opportunities for UNEP FI members to connect with one another and to share practical “hands-on” experiences implementing sustainable finance work across banks in banks across Latin America.
The exchange will provide “visiting members” insights into the operations and procedures implemented by “host members” regarding good practices around the key environmental, social and governance topics identified in UNEP FI’s Sustainable Banking Guide.

26 September 2018 | New York

Sustainable Investment Forum North America: Financing Innovation for a Low Carbon Future

The Sustainable Investment Forum North America, held in partnership with UNEP Finance Initiative, is the premier meeting space for sustainable finance professionals.

Back for its 3rd edition in September 2018 during Climate Week NYC, the forum will welcome over 300 attendees representing asset owners and managers, banks, development institutions, policymakers, think tanks and NGOs looking to drive the sustainability agenda.

24 September 2018 | 10 on the Park, New York

Insurance & Climate Risk Americas: The insurers role in avoiding the next big source of systematic risk in the financial system

This one-day conference brings together the investment, risk, actuarial and underwriting teams to discuss and learn what roles they can play in response to the multidimensional effect of climate risk to their businesses as well as the opportunities it may bring. UNEP FI’s Butch Bacani, Programme Leader of the Principles for Sustainable Insurance, will deliver a keynote presentation on climate change action and sustainable development in the context of the insurance industry, financial regulation and global policy frameworks. Discount available for UNEP FI members.

18 September 2018

Climate Finance Day in Mexico

The “Climate Financing Day in Mexico”, which was organized by the Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean (GFLAC), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), and the Climate Initiative of Mexico, took place on September 18. The objective of the event was to facilitate a multi-actor dialogue to support the mobilization, allocation, access, management of resource in order to accelerate climate action and accomplish the commitment of The Paris Agreement.

13 September 2018

Webinar: Find out more about the insurance industry’s commitment to protect World Heritage Sites

Currently, there are nearly 1,100 natural, cultural, and mixed (i.e. natural and cultural) World Heritage Sites across the globe. Natural World Heritage Sites, in particular, provide economic, social and environmental benefits. They provide vital resources such as food, fuel and water; perform environmental services such as stabilising soils, preventing floods, and capturing carbon; and contribute significantly to economies through jobs, tourism, recreation, and exports. Find out what action the insurance industry is taking to protect these valuable sites.

12-13 September 2018 | Munich, Germany

VfU/UNEP FI Roundtable on Sustainable Finance

Discuss sustainable organisation, sustainable business, and sustainable communications in light of the European Action Plan on Sustainable Finance on 12-13 September, 2018 in Munich, Germany at one of the biggest gatherings in the German-speaking sustainable finance field.

3-4 September 2018

Webinar: Listen to a conversation about “Rethinking Impact to Finance the SDGs” and learn more about the Positive Impact paper

A conversation about “Rethinking Impact to Finance the SDGs”, a Position Paper and Call to Action prepared by UNEP FI’s Positive Impact Initiative, now out for consultation. This paper argues that the cost of achieving the SDGs can be significantly reduced and that private sector solutions can be significantly stepped up, via a new approach…

14 August 2018

Webinar: Hear from participants in UNEP FI’s pilot implementing TCFD Recommendations with 16 banks

This Webinar will discuss the results of a collaboration between sixteen of the world’s leading banks with UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), and climate risk and adaptation advisory firm Acclimatise. The banks set out to develop and test a widely applicable scenario-based approach for estimating the impact of climate change on their corporate lending portfolios as recommended by the Recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Hear directly from the banks, climate consultants and UNEP FI secretariat involved in this project.

23-24 July 2018 | Sydney, Australia

UNEP FI Conference: Financing a resilient and sustainable economy

                                            An agenda-setting event with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) took place in Sydney on 23-24 July 2018 to explore the potential for sustainable finance to shape a resilient and…

10 July 2018

Webinar: Positive Impact – Real Estate Investment Framework

The UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and collaborators (RICS, PRI, Global Investor Coalition) is developing an impact-based investment framework for real estate to address the SDG financing gap. UNEP FI’s Property Working Group has issued a discussion paper which introduces a positive impact investment framework and requests feedback on the opportunities and challenges in investing…

25-26 June 2018 | San Jose, Costa Rica

Sustainable Finance In-House Training Workshops In Caja de Ande

UNEP FI and INCAE Business School / Ecobanking Project will be delivering two in-house training workshops on Sustainable Finance at Caja de Ande in San Jose (Costa Rica) on 25 and 26 June 2018. These workshops will include topics such as Environmental & Social Risk Analysis (ESRA), Green Products and Services Financing and Corporate Ecoefficiency.

25-27 June 2018 | Ivory Coast

UNEP FI and Ecobanking Project delivered ESRA Training to Financial Institutions In Ivory Coast

UNEP FI and Ecobanking Project/INCAE Business School are partnering with the International Trade Centre (ITC), the African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (AGF) and the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) to deliver a Training Workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) with a focus on SME designed for financial institutions in Ivory Coast.

31 May 2018 | Athens, Greece

Financing energy efficiency in Greece and Cyprus

This event, organised by the European Commission in partnership with UNEP FI and the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy aims to share best practices from Greece and Cyprus as well as further countries on how energy efficiency investments can be financed, including through private sources of capital.

24 May 2018 | Santiago de Chile

Seminario Avance de Finanzas Sostenibles

La Iniciativa Financiera de ONU Medio Ambiente (UNEP FI), la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), Doble Impacto / Banca Ética y ALAS 20 / GovernArt llevaron a cabo el exitoso Seminario “Avance de las Finanzas Sostenibles” que tuvo lugar en Santiago de Chile el 24 de mayo de 2018. El Seminario sobre finanzas sostenibles…

21 May 2018 | EE Global, UN City, Copenhagen (Denmark)

Financing for efficient buildings: Learning from G20 and GlobalABC

In order to realise the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the energy transition, the global building stock needs to be made zero emission, efficient and resilient. As the world adds the equivalent of the floor space of the city of Paris in new construction every week, there is an urgent challenge to bring together those who finance this large amount of new construction with the policy-makers who can enable new construction finance to evolve towards zero emissions.

15 May 2018 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Shaping the sustainable insurance agenda in Latin America

The Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) were launched during the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro—two decades after the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio—also known as the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.

This May, we’re going back to Rio for another pioneering event—the first PSI regional market event for Latin America.

15 May 2018 | Santiago de Chile

PROYECTA SOLAR CHILE LATAM 2018

The annual event PROYECTA SOLAR CHILE LATAM 2018 will be held on May 15th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Santiago de Chile. The Chilean Association of Solar Energy (ACESOL) holds this Latin American Gremial Meeting for Solar Development every year and the entire solar sector meets with guests from a different country each year.

15 May 2018 | Webinar

Webinar: Learn more about the first guidance to help the banking industry adopt the TCFD Recommendations

Sixteen banks working in collaboration with UNEP FI, risk and investment management experts, and leading scientists have recently published a jointly developed methodology that will enable banks to be more transparent about their exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities, in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Join this webinar to hear more about the methodology for scenario-based assessment of risks and opportunities from the transition to a low-carbon economy.

9-10 May 2018 | MAURITIUS

Workshop on Green Bonds in Mauritius

UN Environment’s Finance Initiative and Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) have joined forces to deliver a Green Bonds Training Programme to promote the development of greener and more inclusive growth in Mauritius.

7-11 May 2018 | Lima, Peru

2018 Sustainability Week in Lima

(English) UNEP FI will take part in the 2018 Sustainability Week to be held in Lima this year. During this week, several banks that have implemented sustainability strategies will share their experiences applying Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS). This year, new sessions will be launched on green lines, impact funds and new technologies to…

17 April 2018 | Santiago de Chile

Chilean Chapter of the “Council of Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL)”

The first meeting of the Chilean Chapter of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL for its acronym in English) took place in Santiago de Chile recently where, through working groups, a “roadmap” was generated for the coming years in terms of gender equity in energy and environment. Carolina López from UNEP FI participated.

16-17 April 2018 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Shaping the sustainable insurance agenda in Africa

This April, we’re going back to Johannesburg for another pioneering event—the first PSI Regional Market Event for Africa.

The aim is to shape the sustainable insurance agenda in Africa across the insurance industry’s triple role in sustainable development as risk managers, insurers, and investors. Key sustainability challenges and opportunities that will be covered include the insurance protection gap, social and financial inclusion, and the resilience and sustainability of cities, infrastructure, and food and agriculture systems.

10-12 April 2018 | Santiago de Chile

CIREC Week

Chile’s Leading Congress in New Energies (CIREC) will be hosting its 6th edition of CIREC Week in Santiago from 10 to 12 April 2018. Over the past seven years the event has grown and evolved along with Chile’s renewable energy sector.

28 March 2018 | Beijing, China

Beijing Report Launch | Investor Duties and ESG Integration in China 北京报告发布会：投资者责任与ESG整合

UNEP FI, the PRI, The Generation Foundation, and the International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF) invite you to the launch of the report on ‘Investor Duties and ESG Integration in China,’ hosted by BNP Paribas. The project team and key contributors will present the main findings and recommendations of the report on how clarifying the role of ESG integration in investor obligations and duties can contribute to achieving China’s long-term vision of balanced, inclusive and sustainable development.

28 March 2018 | Santiago, Chile

Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

Carolina López, UNEP FI Representative in Chile, will be participating in the 3rd version of the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” organized by the Santiago Stock Exchange and the UN Global Compact Chile

13 March 2018 | Paris, France

Sustainable Investment Forum Europe: Financing Innovation for a Low Carbon Future

Building on the success of its Forum in New York, Climate Action is bringing the Sustainable Investment Forum to Europe in March 2018 in partnership with UNEP FI.
The European Forum will welcome 250+ high-level decision-makers from the finance community, European governments and think tanks to meet, network, share ideas and discuss concrete solutions to the current challenges of the European and global climate finance market.

28 February 2018 | Quito, Ecuador

Sustainable Finance Workshop in Ecuador

Asobanca and BID Invest, in collaboration with IDE Business School carried out a workshop in Quito, Ecuador, focussed on Sustainable Finance and the integration of sustainability within governance, strategy and financial products.  

22 February 2018 | Brussels, Belgium

Human Rights and Finance: next steps for EU Policy

ShareAction and partners organize a discussion at the European Parliament on the means to ensure a strong role for human rights in the future of European financial regulation, in the context of the upcoming European Commission’s Sustainable Action Plan. UNEP FI engages is dialogue on the role of human rights due diligence in the legal duties of investors and company directors.

14-28 February 2018 | Webinar

WEBINARS: Responsible Investor Series focusing on European Sustainable Investment Policy

This is a crucial time for EU policy on ESG, and Responsible Investor is presenting a series of three webinars focused on European sustainable investment policy in the context of the High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) and the stated objectives of EU Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis.

The series will feature senior figures from the EU, leading market participants and expert analysts, including UNEP FI’s Elodie Feller.

26 January 2018 | Santiago, Chile

Chilean Sustainable Finance Public-Private Working Group

The “Chilean Sustainable Finance Working Group” organized by the Sustainability & Climate Change Agency and the Corporate Leaders Group for Climate Change (CLG), in collaboration with the British Embassy Santiago, GIZ and UNEP FI, will be holding an event about the international experience on Green Banks.

12 December 2017 | Tokyo, Japan

Social inclusion and human rights in finance: a view from Asia Pacific

The meeting looked at how financial institutions, in addition to applying human rights due diligence in their business, tackled social issues specific to the region. It also highlighted global trends from the finance and human rights agenda to inform local financial institutions in their approaches to human rights issues, and introduced the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB), developed in 2017 with strong support from investors as a tool enabling businesses to better understand and act on corporate human rights performance.

11-13 December 2017 | Tokyo, Japan

UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for Sustainable Finance in Asia Pacific

UNEP FI is establishing Regional Roundtables to provide an opportunity for members and actors in the sustainable finance community to come together locally to discuss the latest trends and innovations, and share good practice. 2017 marks UNEP FI’s 25th anniversary, and in this landmark year, our first ever Regional Roundtables will be the focus of our celebrations.

11 December 2017 | Paris, France

Energy efficiency in buildings: how to accelerate investments?

This high-level conference will take stock, two years after COP 21, of the significant committments by banks and investors on energy efficiency and identify ways to scale up energy efficiency investment. The event will culminate in a high-level segment with UNEP FI member CEO representation and occurs the day before the summit organised by the French President on the Paris Agreement.

8 December 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: EU consultation on investor duties regarding sustainability

UNEP FI  and the PRI will host a webinar on the European Commission’s public consultation on investor duties (fiduciary duties) and sustainability on Friday, 8 December at 10am GMT/11am CET. The consultation builds on the EU High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance’s interim report, which recommends greater clarification by the EU in this area.…

6 December 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: Finance mechanisms to achieve the SDGs

Watch the recording of a webinar held on 6 December which addressed the issues of assessing needs, set processes developing innovative financial mechanisms and adapting existing instruments for funding the SDGs. It gathered several influential representatives from the finance community and the corporate sector to discuss the challenges of the financing the SDGs. The webinar was organised by Climate Action and Sustainable Investment Forum Europe and featured UNEP FI’s Careen Abb from the Positive Impact Initiative.

5 December 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Finance – Indigenous Peoples Rights and Free, Prior and Informed Consent

The webinar, organized jointly by Agence française de développement, the Inter-American Development Bank and UNEP Finance Initiative, will take a glimpse into the current landscape of standards and practices related to indigenous peoples’ rights and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on the free, prior and informed consent principle. It will also consider barriers to the principle implementation and solutions to address them. It will be set up as a platform of knowledge exchange between industry representatives and human rights experts working with indigenous groups and on stakeholder engagement in business.

5 December 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Finance – Indigenous Peoples Rights and Free, Prior and Informed Consent

  The webinar, organized jointly by Agence française de développement, the Inter-American Development Bank and UNEP Finance Initiative, will take a glimpse into the current landscape of standards and practices related to indigenous peoples’ rights and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on the free, prior and informed consent principle. It will also consider barriers to…

29 November 2017 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Presentation and Launch of the Positive Impact Initiative

UNEP FI is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation and regional launch of its Positive Impact Initiative in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29th November 2017, which will be hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the oldest and largest stock exchange in Africa.

27-30 November 2017 | Johannesburg, South Africa

UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for Sustainable Finance in Africa and Middle East

UNEP FI is establishing Regional Roundtables to provide an opportunity for members and actors in the sustainable finance community to come together locally to discuss the latest trends and innovations, and share good practice. 2017 marks UNEP FI’s 25th anniversary, and in this landmark year, our first ever Regional Roundtables will be the focus of our celebrations.

23 November 2017 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Presentation and launch of the Positive Impact Initiative

UNEP FI is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation and launch of its Positive Impact Initiative in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 23rd November 2017, which will be hosted by Dutch Central Bank De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), in partnership with the Dutch members of the Positive Impact Initiative: ABN AMRO, ING Bank and Triodos Bank.

21 November 2017 | Santiago, Chile

3rd Latin American Conference on Responsible Investments

The 3rd Latin American Conference on Responsible Investments (IRlatam2017) will take place on November 21st from 8:30 am to 13:00 at Centro Parque, Santiago de Chile. On behalf of UNEP FI, Carolina López will present on “Positive impact financing: A new business and financing paradigm for sustainable development”.

15 November 2017 | Merchant Taylors Hall, London, UK

Environmental Finance’s Insurance & Climate Risk

Environmental Finance and InsuranceERM are delighted to announce their inaugural Insurance & Climate Risk conference, taking place in London on 15 November.

Climate change and become one of society’s prime long-term issues and the insurance sector is now responding. Traditionally focused on weather and the short-term insurance cycle there is now the realization that on both the asset and the liability side, insurance companies are exposed.

9 November 2017 | Paris, France

Societe Generale’s Sustainable and Positive Impact Finance Conference

Societe Generale organised the Sustainable and Positive Impact Finance Conference in Paris on November 9th 2017, which gathered nearly 200 Corporates & Financial Institutions to discuss the stakes of inaction on climate change and the essential role of the private sector in this shift to sustainable development.

6-17 November 2017 | Bonn, Germany

UNEP FI at COP23 in Bonn, Germany

This year’s global Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (‘COP23’) will take place in Bonn, Germany, from 6 – 17 November. UNEP FI and partners are building a strong presence at COP23, via a number of events and platforms.

23 October 2017 | 10 on the Park – New York, USA

Environmental Finance’s Green Bonds Americas

Environmental Finance’s 4th annual Green Bonds Americas conference will take place on October 23 at 10 on the Park (new venue) in New York, and we hope that you will join us.

The green bond market is flying high this year, continuing its rapid march to maturity.

20 October 2017 | Santiago, Chile

Introductory training workshop on climate change and biodiversity: risks and opportunities for the financial sector in Chile

Un Taller de Capacitación sobre “Cambio Climático y Biodiversidad: Riesgos y Oportunidades para el sector financiero en Chile” se llevará a cabo por la primera vez el viernes 20 de octubre en Santiago de Chile. El taller es organizado por ONU Medio Ambiente Iniciativa Financiera (UNEP FI) y la Iniciativa Finanzas para la Biodiversidad PNUD BIOFIN de Chile.

17 October 2017 | Geneva, Switzerland

Regional dialogue, Europe: A Rights-Based Approach to Sustainable Finance

Since the unanimous endorsement of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), various stakeholder groups – businesses, civil society, intergovernmental platforms – have been working on clarifying the practical implications of the ‘responsibility to respect human rights’ for financial institutions. At the same time, in their journey to sustainability, financial institutions are increasingly showing willingness to contribute to the achievement of global priorities such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. How do these efforts come together in a coherent human rights-aligned sustainable finance agenda? The session provided an overview of industry efforts from the region to advance the implementation of the UNGPs and discussed how to connect – from a human rights perspective – the various sustainability-driven actions of financial institutions, to ultimately arrive at an inclusive, rights-based sustainable finance agenda.

16-18 October 2017 | Geneva, Switzerland

UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for Sustainable Finance in Europe

UNEP FI is establishing Regional Roundtables to provide an opportunity for members and actors in the sustainable finance community to come together locally to discuss the latest trends and innovations, and share good practice. 2017 marks UNEP FI’s 25th anniversary, and in this landmark year, our first ever Regional Roundtables will be the focus of our celebrations.

13 October 2017 | Beijing, China

Beijing Roundtable | Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration

Roundtable on Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration

北京圆桌会议：中国的投资者责任和义务以及ESG整合

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and The Generation Foundation invite you to an Expert Policy Roundtable on ‘Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration,’ hosted by BNP Paribas. Building on the recent achievements of the national Green Finance initiative in China, this event aims to discuss the development of an investment and regulatory environment that promotes consideration of financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, consistent with investor obligations and duties.

11 October 2017 | Shanghai, China

Shanghai Roundtable | Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration

Roundtable on Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration

上海圆桌会议：中国的投资者责任和义务以及ESG整合

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and The Generation Foundation invite you to an Expert Policy Roundtable on ‘Investor Obligations and Duties and ESG Integration,’ hosted by BNP Paribas. Building on the recent achievements of the national Green Finance initiative in China, this event aims to discuss the development of an investment and regulatory environment that promotes consideration of financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, consistent with investor obligations and duties.

28 September 2017 | Dublin, Ireland

Financing Energy Efficiency in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

The event aims to share best practice from the Republic of Ireland, the UK and further afield on how energy efficiency can be financed through private funds and innovative financing instruments, notably in the building and SME sectors. Speakers will focus on practical experience in developing, structuring and financing energy efficiency investment programmes.

26 September 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: Deployment of Energy Efficient Mortgages in Europe

The European Union’s Energy Union Framework Strategy includes energy efficiency as one of its five dimensions and states it is to be considered as an energy source in its own right. The ambitious Paris climate agreement also underlines the importance of energy efficiency. To realise its full potential, public funds will not suffice and private financing will have to be unlocked on a large scale. This webinar, organised in partnership with the European Commission, will discuss the use of energy efficient mortgages in Europe.
Register by 22 September 2017.

26 September 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: How can financial services innovate to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

From gender parity to inequality and climate action, the SDGs present an opportunity to transform the impact that the financial services industry has on society.  In order to achieve the goals by 2030, an additional $2.5tr is needed annually. Join EY and practitioners from BNP Paribas, Aviva, CDC Impact investors and UNEP FI to explore how financial services can play a key role in plugging the gap.

14 September 2017 | Guildhall - London, UK

Environmental Finance’s Green Equities

Environmental Finance, in association with the City of London Corporation and Green Finance Initiative, will hold their inaugural Green Equities conference on 14 September 2017 at the Guildhall in London.

Attend this summit to hear the latest trends and learn about the drivers set to shape green equity investments.

7 September 2017 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Introductory Training Workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Analysis in Argentina

UNEP FI/Ecobanking will conduct an Introductory Environmental and Social Risk Analysis training workshop, in collaboration with the Banking Association of Argentina (ABA). This training session will take place in Buenos Aires on the 7th of September, during the week when UNEP FI is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the Latin American & Caribbean Roundtable from the 5th of September in the same city.

UNEP FI/Ecobanking llevarán a cabo un Taller Introductorio de Capacitación sobre Análisis de Riesgos Ambientales y Sociales, en colaboración con la Asociación de Bancos de la Argentina (ABA). La sesión de capacitación tendrá lugar en Buenos Aires el 7 de septiembre, la semana en la que UNEP FI estará celebrando su 25 Aniversario a través de la Mesa Regional de América Latina y el Caribe desde el 5 de septiembre en la misma ciudad.

6 September 2017 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Human rights and social issues in finance: from global to regional solutions

The first UNEP FI meeting on human rights and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean offered a platform for members in the region – Banco General, Banco Galicia, Suramericana and Itaú Unibanco – to share experiences on their approaches to respect human rights and act on their ability to further address social needs. Participants were also introduced to the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB), that UNEP FI has teamed up to share the findings of the benchmark, released in 2017.  Finally, regional members and stakeholders were informed about UNEP FI strategic priorities on human rights and social issues for the upcoming years, and were encouraged to give feedback on available options to adapt these to regional needs.

5 September - 21 December 2017 | All Regions

Regional Roundtables on Sustainable Finance: Join Us in Africa & Middle East and Asia Pacific

UNEP FI is establishing Regional Roundtables to provide an opportunity for members and actors in the sustainable finance community to come together locally to discuss the latest trends and innovations, and share good practice. 2017 marks UNEP FI’s 25th anniversary, and in this landmark year, our first ever Regional Roundtables will be the focus of our celebrations.

6 July 2017 | Casablanca, Morocco

Positive Impact Initiative African Launch

UNEP FI and Casablanca Finance City are pleased to anounce the regional launch of the Positive Impact initiative and the Principles for Positive Impact Finance, held in Casablanca on July 6th 2017.

21-22 June 2017 | Asuncion, Paraguay

Advanced Training Workshop on Environmental & Social Risk Analysis in Paraguay

UNEP FI/Ecobanking están organizando un Taller Avanzado de Capacitación presencial sobre Análisis de Riesgos Ambientales y Sociales, en colaboración con la Mesa de Finanzas Sostenibles (MFS) de Paraguay, conformada por ocho bancos del sistema. La sesión de capacitación tendrá lugar los días 21 y 22 de junio en Asunción.

13-16 June 2017 | Santiago, Chile

Climate week 2017 “Sustainable Santiago – together against climate change”

UNEP FI will be participating in the Climate week 2017 “Sustainable Santiago – together against climate change” that will take place in Santiago de Chile from 13 to 16 June 2017. This event is being organized by the Foundation Konrad Adenauer, the Ministry of Environment, along with other partners and collaborators. The event will have several panels, throughout the week. On June 16th, UNEP FI will be part of a panel on “Sustainable Finance” with a focus on Sustainable Construction Financing, along with Banco Santander Brazil.

19 May 2017 | Copenhagen, Denmark

Financing Energy Efficiency in the Nordic Region

The event aims to share best practice from Denmark, Sweden and Finland on how energy efficiency can be financed through private funds and innovative financing instruments, notably in the building and industry sectors. The event is organised as part of a series of events over three years, seeking to build and support long-lasting action in EU Member States.

10 May 2017 | Webinar

Webinar: The Next Steps for the Principles for Positive Impact Finance

Positive Impact Initiative The Positive Impact Initiative is driven by a group of UNEP FI members seeking to establish a new financing paradigm based on a holistic appraisal of impacts to the three pillars of sustainable development. This is seen as the key to the twin challenges of future-proofing business and achieving the Sustainable Development…

27 April 2017 | Prague, Czech Republic

Financing Energy Efficiency in Central Europe

Targeting the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria, this event aims to share best practice from the region on how energy efficiency can be financed through private funds and innovative financing instruments, notably in the building and industry sectors. The event is organised as part of a series of events over three years, seeking to build and support long-lasting action in EU Member States.

26 April 2017 | Tokyo, Japan

Fiduciary Duty Japan Roadmap Launch

The Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century Japan Roadmap is to be launched by Mr. Takejiro Sueyoshi, Special Advisor to UN Environment Finance Initiative in the Asia Pacific Region at the RI Asia conference in Tokyo.

26 April 2017 | Stockholm, Sweden

First 2017 in-person meeting of the Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition

The members of the Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition (PDC), a UNEP FI-convened platform of 30 leading investors worldwide committed to taking bold portfolio action in response to climate change, are convening this week in Stockholm, at the invitation and under the auspices of Scandinavian pension company Storebrand/SPP, a member of the PDC Steering Committee.

12 April 2017 | Seoul, South Korea

Mainstreaming Social Impact Investing in Pension Funds in South Korea

The South Korean National Pension Service (NPS), with close to USD 500 billion in assets in Korea, is one of the biggest players in the South Korean financial industry. On April 12th, in a forum co-sponsored by UNEP FI called “Mainstreaming Social Impact Investing in Pension Funds,” South Korean presidential hopefuls gathered to discuss integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into the national pension system.

5 April 2017 | London, UK

Making Financial Institutions more Resilient to Environmental Risks: Launch of Drought Stress Testing Tool

In a pilot project on Environmental Stress Testing, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA), have developed an analytical framework and tool that allows banks to quantify and assess the potential impact of drought events on the performance of their corporate loan portfolio. The project has been funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The tool will be launched at a series of events: 7th March in Mexico City, 10th March in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 14th March in Beijing, China, 17th March in New York, USA and 5th April in London, UK.

28 March 2017 | Santiago, Chile

Breakfast Meeting: Sustainable Finance in Latin America and Chile

The United Nations Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), along with CAF – Latin American Development Bank, and the Ecobanking project/INCAE Business School, are organizing an Executive Breakfast on Sustainable Finance in Latin America and Chile, which will be held on Tuesday, March 28 from 9h to 11h30 in Santiago de Chile.

27-28 March 2017 | Berlin, Germany

PAGE – Partnership for Action on Green Economy – Ministerial Conference in Berlin

Over 350 ministers, heads of UN Agencies, business and thought leaders, representatives from civil society and development partners will convene in Berlin at the PAGE Ministerial Conference 2017 to discuss what it takes to further a “just transition” to economies which are more inclusive, stable and sustainable.

UNEP FI is co-ordinating “green investment” sessions to explore ways in which policymaking could more effectively harness capital markets to set pathways towards low-carbon, resilient and sustainable economies.

8 March 2017 | Santiago, Chile

Sustainability in the financial world: where are we and where do we go? A look at Chile & Latin America

UNEP FI is partnering with CLG Chile, Bolsa Comercio Santiago, Cámara Chileno-Británica, Facultad Economía y Negocios Universidad de Chile, British Embassy Santiago, and MEXICO2 on an event that will discuss sustainable finance in Chile and Latin America including a discussion of sustainable development and capital markets, and the role of green bonds in the transition to a lower carbon economy.

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Kick-off meeting of Mongolian Green Credit Fund Working Group

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Environmental Risk and Sovereign Bonds – ERISC II launch event

18 May 2016 | London, UK Environmental Risk and Sovereign Bonds: Beyond Climate ChangeReport Launch and Panel Discussion Global Footprint Network, UNEP Finance Initiative, and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services would like to invite you to a launch event in London on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, to announce the results of new research on the…

Sustainable Finance Forum Turkey 2016

11 May 2016 | Istanbul, Turkey The Sustainable Finance Forum Turkey, launched in 2013 by UNEP FI in partnership with the Business Council for Sustainable Development and Global Compact Turkey, hosted its third multi-stakeholder discussion on 11th May in Istanbul. The Forum, dedicated to understanding the complex interlinkages between finance and sustainability, and the practical…

Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century: UK roadmap

4 April 2016 | London, UK Building on the findings of Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century, published in September 2015, UNEP FI, PRI and The Generation Foundation have begun a three year project to integrate sustainability into investors’ fiduciary duties. The project will focus on three primary objectives: Clarify the scope of fiduciary duty…

China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) 2016 Roundtable on Promoting Green Finance and Supporting Local Development

29 March, 2016 | Shanghai, China CCICED organized a roundtable on Green Finance and Local Government Development at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) in Shanghai, China on 29 March 2016. The event brought together over 100 participants from China’s central and local governments, financial institutions, academia, and international organizations. Among the prominent speakers,…

Managing Climate, Environment, Social and Governance in Real Estate

A follow up framework for action to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement 8 February 2016 | London, UK Six of the world’s largest investor networks have come together to create a concise, actionable framework for Real Estate investors to help make sense of existing ESG guidance and provide a follow up framework for action to…

UNEP FI and its role at COP 21

1-9 December 2015 | Paris, France Significant COP21 events and side events December 1st Financing the Transition to Zero Deforestation Open registration – registration link Financial institutions can play a vital role in addressing the deforestation and degradation risks inherent in the unsustainable production, trade, processing and retail of soft commodities, especially soy, palm oil…

Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum

25 November | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia On 25 November in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum 2015, organised by UNEP FI and Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) with the Mongolian Bankers Association (MBA) and XAC Bank, brought together some 400 participants to discuss the establishment of a green credit fund as a potential…

High-level National Meeting on Sustainable Finance

11-12 November 2015 | Dubai, UAE UNEP FI is co-organising, with the Ministry of Environment of the UAE and in association with the Central Bank of the UAE, the Insurance Authority, Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Services Authority, a CEO Roundtable of Financial Institutions and a workshop on Environmental & Social Risk…

UNEP FI AGM to showcase latest policies on sustainable finance

12-13 October 2015 | Paris, France UNEP FI on 12-13 October 2015 held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Amundi in Paris. The recurring theme of the two-day proceedings was on the changing context for sustainable finance, with a focus on risks and impacts – The increasing diversity and technical specialisation in ESG risks (e.g.…

UNEP FI to play significant role at ‘PRI in Person’ conference

8-10 September 2015 | ICC, Excel Centre, London UNEP FI is set to play a key role at the 2015 ‘PRI in Person’ conference in London. This three day conference will bring together investors from across the world to discuss the full range of responsible investment issues and challenges. UNEP FI will provide key inputs…