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Adaptation Finance, Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Insurance, Latin America & Caribbean, Publications, V20 | 08 July 2026

Resilient MSMEs, Resilient Economies: Climate-smart financial services for micro, small and medium enterprises in V20 economies

The V20 Sustainable Insurance Facility (V20-SIF), implemented under the PSI, has released its Landscape Study. Drawing on surveys and interviews with financial institutions across V20 economies, the report sets out a pragmatic and replicable approach to strengthening the climate resilience of MSMEs.

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Nature, News | 07 July 2026

On the road to COP17: A conversation with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity

In this interview, Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, reflects on progress against key GBF finance targets, the opportunities for banks and insurers to support a nature‑positive transition, the importance of gender‑responsive finance and leadership, and why strong engagement from the finance sector will be critical at COP17.

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Banking, Events, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social, Webinars | 07 July 2026

Financial health and inclusion in banking: Five years of practice

This event marks the launch of UNEP FI’s Financial Health and Inclusion Commitment Impact Report, which reflects on five years of the Commitment, documenting the journeys of participating banks and their impact. Drawing on experiences across diverse markets and customer segments, the report highlights how banks have translated an emerging concept into practical action.

Impact Centre | 30 June 2026

Impact Radar

Latest News July 2026 – A new edition of the Impact Radar is now available, as well as a new…

Impact Centre | 30 June 2026

Sector Impact Matrix

The Sector Impact Matrix is the new iteration of UNEP FI’s flagship Sectors Mapping. Developed in collaboration with partners from the Impact Management Platform, it identifies the most likely positive and negative sustainability impacts across economic sectors and activities, providing a clear and practical foundation for impact-informed decision-making.

Banking, Events, Risk, Webinars | 25 June 2026

Strengthening banks’ risk frameworks: Integrating sustainability into core risk management

In this webinar, UNEP FI’s Risk Centre will introduce its new Approach to Sustainability Risk Integration, which is launching first with a conceptual framework on 15 July 2026, to help banks systematically integrate sustainability considerations into their existing frameworks. The webinar is designed for all risk professionals with an interest in sustainability issues.

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Publications | 24 June 2026

Adaptation Finance Taxonomy Playbook

The Adaptation Finance Taxonomy Playbook translates existing taxonomy approaches and technical guidance into practical, decision-useful tools that financial institutions can apply in real-world settings. By clarifying definitions, offering step-by-step guidance, and illustrating application through case studies, the Playbook enables financial institutions to more effectively identify, assess and scale adaptation finance opportunities across jurisdictions.