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Net-Zero Future: Credible Ambition and Pioneering Solutions
Ahead of the G20 Summit and COP26, hear from some of the most important net-zero pioneers who are acting now to decarbonize their portfolios and speaking out about the imperatives, challenges, opportunities and feasibility of doing so.
Net-Zero Insurance Alliance breaks ground in Africa and Asia as it expands in Europe
13 October 2021—In the run up to the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) convened by UN Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI) has expanded its membership, announcing today five new members from Africa, Asia and Europe as part of its efforts to build a global alliance.
Net-Zero Banking Alliance and Center for Climate-Aligned Finance announce collaboration
The industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Centre for Climate-Aligned Finance. The…
Swiss and French insurance associations become Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance supporters
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance today welcomed the French and Swiss insurance associations as supporting partners. The Swiss Insurance…
4 examples of best practice to sustainably finance the maritime transportation sector
With the Zero and Low-emission Innovation Forum - co-hosted by the IMO and UNEP - having been held this week, the transformation of the maritime transportation sector is taking centre stage this autumn. In this article we look at some of the leading examples of best practice in social and environmental sustainability across the maritime transportation sector which banks, insurers and investors can seek out.
Global businesses and financial firms join TNFD to tackle nature-related risks
The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announces taskforce members and launch of consultative forum, leveraging global nature and finance expertise. Taskforce Members will work with TNFD Co-Chairs to deliver the Framework in the next two years.
UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Latin America and Caribbean 2021: Highlights
The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for Latin America and Caribbean was held virtually from 31 August – 2 September 2021, and…
Mesa Redonda Regional de UNEP FI para America Latina y Caribe 2021: Momentos Destacables
La Mesa Redonda Regional de UNEP FI para América Latina y el Caribe se llevó a cabo virtualmente del 31…
Mesa Redonda Regional da UNEP FI para América Latina e Caribe 2021: Momentos Marcantes
A Mesa Redonda Regional da UNEP FI para a América Latina e o Caribe foi realizada virtualmente de 31 de…
Thailand flexes financial muscle to grapple with climate crisis
It is increasingly recognized that the finance and banking sectors can have a huge influence on the economy, through the way that they decide to invest in, and fund, businesses, and in Thailand, the UN is helping the government to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable finance.
