Africa & Middle East

Africa & Middle East, Events, Roundtables | 17 January 2019

The UNEP Finance Initiative Regional Roundtable in Africa and Middle East will be held on the 10th and 11th of April…

Africa & Middle East, News | 20 June 2018

The AAIB joined UNEP FI in April this year becoming the second member from Egypt to join our global sustainable…

Africa & Middle East, Nature, News | 18 June 2018

Part of UNEP FI’s work in ecosystems management includes creating investable models for investors, as well as providing knowledge, and imparting insight for private finance to contribute to sustainable…

Africa & Middle East, Banking, News | 05 April 2018

In line with one of the proposed Ghana Banking principles of promoting customers to integrate Environmental Social Governance (ESG) in…

Africa & Middle East, Events, Insurance, News | 22 March 2018

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.

Africa & Middle East, Events, News, SDGs and Impact | 25 November 2017

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.

Africa & Middle East, News, SDGs and Impact | 12 September 2017

  UNEP FI is pleased to welcome the 23rd financial institution to join the Positive Impact Initiative. Tawreeq Holdings Limited,…

Africa & Middle East, Events, News, Roundtables | 12 July 2017

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.

Africa & Middle East, Events, News, SDGs and Impact | 06 July 2017

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.

Africa & Middle East, Fiduciary Duty publications, Property publications, Publications | 08 June 2017

The PRI, The Generation Foundation and UNEP FI have launched a series of roadmaps as part of the Fiduciary Duty…