Climate Change

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Events, Webinars | 06 August 2026

This webinar will introduce UNEP FI's Adaptation Finance Taxonomy Playbook, a practical resource 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 Asia Pacific region. 

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.

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Events, Webinars | 10 June 2026

This webinar introduces UNEP FI’s new Adaptation Finance Taxonomy Playbook, designed to support financial institutions in navigating these challenges. Join to gain practical guidance, explore real-world case studies, and discover tools that can help translate adaptation ambition into actionable financing strategies.

Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 08 June 2026

This report provides guidance for banks on engaging with policymakers and industry stakeholders to accelerate the decarbonization of the aviation sector, a hard-to-abate industry characterized by long asset lifecycles, high capital intensity, and limited commercially viable low-carbon alternatives.

Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 08 June 2026

Road transport accounts for roughly 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with light-duty vehicles responsible for the majority of those emissions. Decarbonizing the sector requires coordinated action across vehicle manufacturing, charging infrastructure, grid decarbonization, and the social foundations of the shift.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 12 May 2026

This report provides an overview of how financial institutions are developing decarbonization targets for maritime shipping, a hard-to-abate sector that underpins global trade. Drawing on the Poseidon Principles and evolving net-zero frameworks, the report sets out key methodological choices for banks, including the use of carbon intensity metrics aligned with IMO trajectories, definitions of emissions scope, and approaches to portfolio coverage and data quality.