Climate Change

Adaptation Finance, Africa & Middle East, Events, Webinars | 24 September 2026

This webinar will introduce UNEP FI's Adaptation Finance Taxonomy Playbook, a guide accompanied by a practical toolkit designed to help financial institutions identify, assess and scale adaptation financing. Tailored for policy, compliance, investment and underwriting teams, the session will explore how taxonomies can be used to identify and classify adaptation activities, highlight emerging market practices, and share real-world examples relevant to the Africa and Middle East region.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 17 September 2026

Updated NZAOA Call to Action gives clear guidance on what some of the world's largest asset owners look for from firms managing their private market investments

Asset Owner Alliance, Investment, Publications | 17 September 2026

This guidance gives asset owners and managers a shared foundation for clearer, more consistent dialogue.

Climate Change, Insurance, News | 17 September 2026

UNEP and the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB) will co-host the flagship COP31 Global Sustainable Insurance Summit on 13-14 November 2026 at the Insurance House during the UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye.

Climate Change, Events | 10 September 2026

UNEP FI will organize and contribute to a range of events throughout COP31, with Finance Day scheduled to take place on 13 November 2026. Details of our activities, publications and events will be added to this page as they are confirmed.

Climate Change, Events | 28 July 2026

During Climate Week NYC 2026, UNEP FI will bring together banks, insurers and investors to showcase the finance sector’s role in addressing climate change, nature loss and pollution. Members can engage with industry leaders, explore emerging sustainable finance strategies and help advance a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy.

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

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.

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Publications | 24 June 2026

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.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, News, Social | 12 June 2026

Read about the recently published Just Transition Finance: Case Studies from Banking and Insurance, which illustrates how financial institutions are moving beyond conceptual commitments into an early phase of applied implementation

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 10 June 2026

The NZAOA, along with IIGCC and PRI, urges European policymakers to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) ahead of its upcoming review.