Policy

Asia Pacific, News, Policy, Sustainable finance taxonomies | 15 October 2026

UNEP FI and UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), with support from the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) and under the guidance of the ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB), are launching a new collaboration, the ASEAN Regional Taxonomy Capacity-Building Initiative. It aims to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN financial policymakers and regulators, to design, implement and operationalize sustainable finance frameworks to help address sustainability risks and opportunities.

Asia Pacific, China, Europe, News, Policy | 12 October 2026

This article shares an overview of a new UNEP FI policy brief, "Nature-related regulation of banks in China and the EU: A comparative landscape analysis", examines how nature-related considerations are being incorporated into banking-relevant regulation across these two major economic and financial systems.

Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Nature, Policy, Publications | 12 October 2026

This UNEP FI policy brief examines how nature-related considerations are being incorporated into banking-relevant regulation across the two major economic and financial systems of China and the European Union. It aims to to help financial sector practitioners and policymakers understand how nature-related considerations are being incorporated into banking-relevant regulation in the two jurisdictions, within a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Climate Change, News, Policy | 08 October 2026

Ahead of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), this article discusses the Turkish and Australian Presidencies’ priorities and key moments expected to shape the road to COP31 and their implications for financial institutions. It also lists UNEP FI’s planned activities and initiatives at the COP.

News, Policy | 05 October 2026

This article, co-authored by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and UNEP FI explores the interconnections of climate change and geopolitical volatility and where banks’ existing capabilities may help address both.

Banking, News, Policy, Principles for Responsible Banking | 11 September 2026

UNEP FI convened the inaugural Strategic Dialogue on emerging sustainability risks alongside the June UNEP FI Global Roundtable during London Climate Week. The session brought together senior representatives from 13 central banks and supervisory authorities, NGFS Secretariat, and members of the UNEP FI Banking Board to exchange perspectives, surface priorities and explore opportunities for future engagement.

Asia Pacific, Europe, Events, Policy, Webinars | 04 August 2026

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.

Events, Policy, Webinars | 13 July 2026

Este seminario web ofrecerá una visión general de la evolución del marco ESRS y explorará las oportunidades para que las instituciones financieras contribuyan al desarrollo de laos nuevaos ESRS para empresas de terceros países. Los participantes también recibirán orientación práctica para prepararse ante los futuros requisitos de información sobre sostenibilidad y conocerán los recursos disponibles para apoyar ese proceso.

Asia Pacific, China, Events, Policy, Webinars | 12 June 2026

This public webinar, co-hosted by UNEP FI and Eco-Business, discusses the potential impacts of China’s recently passed 15th Five-Year Plan on green finance and the green transition in China — and implications for the rest of the world.

Europe, News, Policy | 03 June 2026

Aviation and shipping are central to the EU’s economy and enable many other sectors to function, yet they remain almost…