Climate Change

Banking, Climate Change, Pollution & Circular Economy, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 17 December 2025

Circular Solutions to Achieve Climate Targets

This report focuses on the nexus between circular economy and climate mitigation, outlining steps for banks to effectively embed circular solutions in their climate transition plans to achieve their net-zero and climate mitigation targets. It is supported by four sector supplements, guiding banks to develop sector-specific financing action plans that promote circular economy principles in high impact sectors with significant circularity potential, namely agrifood, buildings and construction, textiles, and metals and minerals.

Climate Change, News, Policy | 28 November 2025

The COP30 mutirão decision and what it means for the global finance sector

As COP30 in Belém, Brazil drew to a close, Remco Fischer, Head of Climate for UNEP FI, and members of UNEP FI's Latin America and Caribbean-based team reflected on key outcomes from the climate negotiations, Brazil’s leadership, and private sector engagement on climate change these past two weeks—and have set out some of the implications for the global finance sector.

Banking, Climate Change, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 20 November 2025

A Guide to Transition Plans for Banks: The path from targets to implementation

Transition planning is not only a regulatory or market-driven requirement—it is a core enabler of a bank’s portfolio composition, client engagement, and stakeholder and partnership strategies. In addition, transitioning planning helps banks respond to their climate, nature, human rights and healthy and inclusive economies commitments under the PRB. This report equips banks with the tools to embed sustainability into their core business models, enhance internal coordination, and proactively support the real economy’s transformation—delivering long-term value for both society and shareholders.

Report Cover: A guide to transition plans for banks; Image: Silhouette of bridge under clear sky; Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal

Climate Change, Latin America & Caribbean, News, Social | 15 November 2025

A just transition for Latin America and the Caribbean: New guidance for banks and insurers launched at COP30

The transition to a sustainable economy is urgent, but it must be fair to all. This is especially true for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): one of the most climate-vulnerable regions facing persistent social inequalities. UNEP FI’s latest report provides practical guidance on how banks and insurers operating in LAC can integrate just transition principles across their organizations.

Climate Change, Latin America & Caribbean, Publications, Social | 15 November 2025

Financiamiento para la transición justa en América Latina y el Caribe: Hoja de ruta para bancos y aseguradoras

This report provides practical recommendations for financial institutions operating in Latin America and the Caribbean on integrating just transition principles across organizational strategy, governance, internal operations, and the design of financial products and services. It outlines the regional context and showcases examples of public policies, institutional commitments, and financial instruments currently supporting just transition efforts across the region.

Climate Change, Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, Publications | 14 November 2025

Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance: First Progress Report

This report sets out progress made since the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) since its establishment and details how it is working to align USD 338 billion of export support with pathways to net-zero by 2050. It provides insights into methodological developments, maps the instruments used by NZECA members to implement their commitments and progress towards their individual decarbonization goals and reflects on first positive impacts observed.