Events

7 September 2017 Buenos Aires, 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

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

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.

5-6 September 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina

As UNEP FI celebrates 25 years, join us at the Latin America and Caribbean Roundtable to connect with sustainable finance peers, and raise awareness of the progress made across the banking, insurance and investment industries.

6 July 2017 Casablanca, Morocco

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.

28 June 2017 Webinar

This webinar, organised by the European Commission in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, will discuss the role of standardisation and benchmarking in order to facilitate access to finance for energy efficiency investments.

28 June 2017 Webinar

Join a conversation with Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) on Incorporating ESG into Investment Strategies ahead of the Sustainable Investment Forum 2017.

27-28 June 2017 Webinar

This webinar provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from Eric Usher, Head of UNEP Finance Initiative and UNEP FI members about the highlights of UNEP FI's work in 2017.

21-22 June 2017 Asuncion, 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

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.