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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).

Events, Nature, Webinar | 30 September 2024

Aligning financial flows with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) is crucial for addressing harmful financial practices while upscaling finance that positively impacts nature and biodiversity.

Climate Change, News | 30 September 2024

The 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis is the most comprehensive investor call for climate action,…

Climate Change, Events, Social, Webinar | 30 September 2024

In this webinar, UNEP FI members will hear directly from Indigenous Peoples about transformative business models designed to deliver shared prosperity. Practical examples and Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences of benefit-sharing and co-ownership will also be discussed.

Nature, News | 25 September 2024

New York, 25 September 2024 — As the world converges in New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate…

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, Publications, Themes | 25 September 2024

This Call to Action is a reminder to policymakers to act decisively and urgently to manage systemic risk, by committing…

Nature, Publications | 25 September 2024

Led by UNEP FI and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, this discussion paper intends to solicit feedback from the financial sector on a proposed Finance for Nature Positive working model, including definitions and associated practices. It aims to help operationalize the “Nature Positive” concept for the private financial sector.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 23 September 2024

On the occassion of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance's five-year anniversary, this article reflects on its five key milestones: its growth, the develoment of target-setting methodologies, reduction in absolute financed emissions, investments in climate solutions, and its consistend knowledge leadership.

Nature, News | 19 September 2024

19th September 2024 – UNEP FI, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and UNDP announced today the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion at…

Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events | 16 September 2024

This webinar on measuring and disclosing GHG emissions in financial activities is tailored to Africa and Middle East (AME) banks and will discuss the value of measuring financed emissions for banks in the region, introduce the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard and relevant tools and methodologies, developed by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), and showcase examples applying the PCAF calculation options.