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Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Events, Webinars | 18 October 2024

The Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative (ARIC) has recently published its physical climate risk investor playbook which provides investors with…

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, Publications | 18 October 2024

This playbook gives investors a simplified step-by-step approach to integrating the identification, assessment and management of physical climate risks in the investment process. It focuses on how to assess physical climate risks and identify adaptation and resilience (A&R) opportunities in the context of corporate finance. The playbook is product agnostic, and can be applied to the provision of capital across both equity and debt instruments.

Nature, Publications | 11 October 2024

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) provided clear marching orders to align financial flows with the aim of halting and reversing nature loss. Since it was adopted at CBD COP15, various actors within the financial system—governments, central banks, private and public institutions—have further incorporated nature and biodiversity into financial decision-making, including nature-related risk assessment and sustainable investment strategies. This briefing note provides a summary of how the financial system has responded to the GBF over the past two years, following the High-level roadmap: Aligning financial flows with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Banking, Events, Nature, Principles for Responsible Banking, Webinars | 11 October 2024

The Principles for Responsible Banking Nature Sector Action Guidance on Agriculture, Forestry and Mining is designed to empower banks to take immediate action on nature loss. This guidance aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and equips the banking industry with the knowledge to integrate nature considerations into sector policies and client dialogue.

Banking, Climate Change, Events, Net Zero Banking, Webinar | 08 October 2024

On October 31st, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance is hosting a virtual event on Mortgage Portfolio Standards, co-organised with Climate Strategy and IIGCC.

Events, Nature, Webinar | 04 October 2024

As we approach the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the global community stands at a critical juncture in our efforts to safeguard the planet's biodiversity. COP16 in Cali, Colombia, represents a pivotal moment for the finance sector to drive forward the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and accelerate the transition towards a nature-positive economy.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 04 October 2024

In a world where climate change presents both pressing challenges and unparalleled opportunities, the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner (NZAOA) is…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 03 October 2024

‘Target Setting for Capital Markets Activities’ addresses challenges banks face in setting net-zero targets for capital market activities. In summarising the findings of 22 member banks, this supporting note explores four key areas: facilitated emissions, activity scope, target design options, and implementation considerations.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 02 October 2024

‘Climate Target Setting for Power Generation Sector Financing’ is the fifth in a series of publications developed by members of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) with the goal of assisting banks by outlining the choices they face when setting climate-related targets for financing in various carbon-intensive sectors of the real economy.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 01 October 2024

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance 2024 Progress Report provides an overview of member banks' efforts towards reaching net zero by 2050. It summarises information received from 122 member banks up to the end of May 2024 and offers insights into members’ progress on target setting and transition planning, two key aspects of the voluntary commitment banks make when joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).