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UNEP FI welcomes EU Strategy for Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Economy

On 6 July 2021, the European Union (EU) published its Strategy for Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Economy, showcasing the areas of key development since the Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth was published in March 2018. The publication establishes the strategic priorities and next steps in terms of both legislative and non-legislative actions in the EU with a clear aim to support the EU Green Deal and the path to a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050.

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New guide available to navigate biodiversity module

Developed by the Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA), which consists of UNEP-WCMC, UNEP FI and Global Canopy, the guide aims to take a deep dive into the ENCORE biodiversity module through a comprehensive introduction to the tool and the module, as well as thorough explanations on the purpose and usage of the module to identify and assess biodiversity-related risks and opportunities.

The Ocean as a Climate Solution

The ocean is not just a victim of climate change, it is also a source of solutions. The transition to a sustainable “blue” economy is an opportunity to re-cast how we use, manage and protect ocean resources in a more integrated manner. Unlocking the financial sector for the sustainable blue economy allows for the potential of an environmentally and socially sustainable future that will be resilient to the impacts of climate change while providing livelihoods, food and prosperity.