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13 May 2025 Online

Development of ESG information disclosure regulations in China

As China defines and implements its national ESG disclosure regulations, what does 2025 hold for banks and other financial sector actors? How should China and Europe collaboratively advance the sustainable finance policy agenda to meet commitments to the Paris Accord and SDGs?

Wuxi, China, at sunrise

8 May 2025 Online

Availability and Credibility of ESG Data

This May 8 webinar will highlight the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, its availability and credibility, and how it affects banks’ ability to correctly address sustainability-related risks. Experts will share insights from two recent papers.

29 April 2025 Webinar

Banking for a Better Future: Advancing Gender Equality for Healthy and Inclusive Economies

Hosted by UNEP FI and UN Women, this webinar will discuss the role of financial institutions in driving gender equality and financial inclusion. This session will introduce the recently launched "Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Target Setting Guidance for Banks", showcasing how banks can utilize the guidance to support efforts in closing the gender gap. The webinar will also showcase real-world examples of how banks are successfully integrating gender strategies into their operations.

16 April 2025 Webinar

Advancing climate mitigation capabilities of banks in Africa & Middle East: Insights on challenges & opportunities from banks in the region

This regionally-tailor webinar will provide the opportunity for participants to learn from the experiences of banks from Africa and the Middle East as they showcase their climate mitigation efforts including how they address climate mitigation in the face of evolving regulation, developing operational capacity, and evaluating climate change impacts of their operations and portfolios.