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UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance launches target-setting guidance at COP29
World’s first net-zero alliance comprising public finance institutions, the UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, launches the first edition of…
At Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Geneva AGM, UN Secretary-General calls for transition to clean energy for all
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the annual general meeting of the Net-Zero Asset…
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets the pace on climate ambition, action and transparency in latest Progress Report
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA), a UN-convened and industry-led initiative with 88 members representing USD 9.5 trillion in AuM,…
Driving change in climate finance: insights from the NZAOA fifth anniversary roundtable
In a world where climate change presents both pressing challenges and unparalleled opportunities, the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner (NZAOA) is…
New Global Investor Statement launches with the backing of hundreds of investors urging a whole-of-government approach to addressing the climate crisis
The 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis is the most comprehensive investor call for climate action,…
What has NZAOA achieved since 2019? A look at five key milestones
On the occassion of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance's five-year anniversary, this article reflects on its five key milestones: its growth, the develoment of target-setting methodologies, reduction in absolute financed emissions, investments in climate solutions, and its consistend knowledge leadership.
Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s outgoing chair urges governments to intensify efforts on the path to net zero.
New resources to help banks operationalise the links between the circular economy and sustainability impacts
The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) releases the first reports in a new series of resources helping banks implement and benefit from the interlinkages between the circular economy and major sustainability challenges of climate change, nature loss, and pollution.
Pioneering holistic sustainability risk management for financial institutions
The recent launch of the UNEP FI Risk Centre marks a significant step forward in environmental risk management. Designed to offer a comprehensive approach, the centre aims to simplify the complexities of climate change and biodiversity loss for financial institutions.
How can an integrated approach to climate and nature risks help financial institutions navigate the future?
The 2024 Climate Risk Landscape Report by UNEP FI sheds light on an essential truth: our journey to a net-zero future is intrinsically linked to our efforts to restore nature.
