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Road to COP30: Five negotiation outcomes that could shape global finance
This November, governments will gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, for what we hope will be a pivotal moment for advancing the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
How the NZAOA is supporting the unlocking of $1.3 trillion in climate finance
The path to mobilizing USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035 is more than an ambitious goal—it’s a critical step in addressing global climate challenges, argue Erich Cripton of La Caisse and policy lead at the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
New Principles for Responsible Banking report to support banks addressing climate adaptation and resilience
A new Principles for Responsible Banking guidance helps banking professionals incorporate climate adaptation and resilience (A&R) into their risk frameworks and business strategies whether establishing their approach to A&R or enhancing existing practices within their organization.
How can export credit agencies redirect trillions for climate action? NZECA is paving the way
The ten members of the UN-convened Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance outline their roadmap to COP30 and a net-zero…
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for urgent action to tackle deforestation
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) issued ‘Guidelines and Recommendations for Halting Deforestation,’ highlighting the necessity for action and collaboration between investors, policymakers, companies, and data providers. The paper provides a four-step pathway for investors to phase-out deforestation and forest conversion.
Financing a plastic pollution-free future: The case for bold public and private action
As we mark World Environment Day, it is now more important than ever for communities across the globe to take bold action and ensure lasting solutions to beat plastic pollution.
Finance that works for the frontlines: Elevating local voices in climate adaptation
Across the Global South, communities are responding to the impacts of climate change. Yet, the public and private financial systems designed to support climate adaptation continue to overlook these same communities.
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance invites asset managers to share information on their investment vehicles for carbon dioxide removal
Geneva, 24 January – The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (the Alliance) is a member-led initiative of 88 institutional investors…
Snapshot of a working life: Jose Luis Muñoz Dominguez, Executive Director Sustainability and Investor Relations, Banorte
Jose Luis Muñoz of Banorte discusses how establishing effective governance structures enabled the bank to accelerate its climate initiatives and sustainable finance products in this snapshot interview.
2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times
As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more…
