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Europe, Policy, Publications | 02 June 2026

Transitioning the EU Transportation Sector: Aviation and Shipping – Policy levers to support viability and increase sustainable finance

This policy brief co-authored by UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation (EBF) discusses potential levers and actions for policymakers and financial institutions to help aid the sustainability transition for the EU aviation and shipping subsectors within the transportation sector by strengthening the investment case and attracting finance. It is intended to support financial institutions in understanding how the EU aviation and shipping subsectors are evolving within the broader sustainability transition, including the key policies influencing this shift.

Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Events, Nature, Policy, Webinars | 28 April 2026

Supervision of Nature-Related Financial Risks: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions and Supervisors

This session will focus on the NGFS recommendations for Supervisors in implementing a nature-related supervisory framework, as showcased in its "Note on the Supervision of Nature-related Financial Risks". It presents an opportunity for financial institutions to understand upcoming regulatory requirements on nature risk and how to adapt their risk management practices.

Europe, News, Policy | 02 March 2026

From roadmap to bankable projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into action

In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. Policymakers and representatives of the banking, shipping and aviation industries recently discussed the necessity of long-term policy certainty and measures that would be conducive to the transition in the aviation and maritime sectors and their financing. This article highlights takeaways from their discussions.