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Banking, Europe, Insurance, Investment, Publications | 12 November 2018
A Journey towards a sustainable financial system: Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Roadmap
The aim of this Roadmap is to set a vision and lay the groundwork to establish a comprehensive and far-reaching…
Insurance, News | 06 October 2018
Global insurers unite to cut financial lifeline to pirate fishing
Insurance industry tackles illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as part of joint Oceana and United Nations initiative on sustainable marine…
Events, Insurance, Webinars | 30 August 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.
Climate Change, Events, Insurance, North America | 24 August 2018
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.
Asia Pacific, Banking, Insurance, Investment, News | 24 July 2018
Finance sector commits to working together to develop Sustainable Finance Roadmaps for Australia & New Zealand
Finance sector commits to working together to develop Sustainable Finance Roadmaps for Australia & New Zealand Finance sector organisations – including banking, insurance and investment industries, representing over 300 institutions with $10 trillion in assets – have today released a joint statement in support of a sustainable financial system for Australia and New Zealand.
Insurance, News | 03 July 2018
World’s insurers launch commitment to protect World Heritage Sites
UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative partner with WWF and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to launch global insurance…
Insurance, News | 26 June 2018
PSI / ICLEI Insurance Industry Development Goals for Cities
After a year-long global consultation involving insurance industry leaders, mayors and other local government leaders, and key stakeholders, the Insurance Industry Development Goals for Cities were launched in Montréal on 22 June at the ICLEI World Congress 2018. The goals set the global agenda for the industry and cities in the context of economic, social and environmental sustainability—or sustainable development.
Insurance, News | 22 June 2018
United Nations-backed insurance industry initiative and network of local governments launch global goals to build resilient and sustainable cities
UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative and ICLEI produce “Insurance Industry Development Goals for Cities” spanning risk management, insurance…
Brazil becomes world’s first insurance market to commit to climate risk transparency
Latin America’s largest insurance market declares support for promoting dialogue on practical and effective ways to meet the recommendations of…
Brazil becomes world’s first insurance market to commit to climate risk transparency
Latin America’s largest insurance market declares support for promoting dialogue on practical and effective ways to meet the recommendations of…