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Insurance, Nature, News | 30 October 2025

Brussels – At the Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance Europe, the UNEP Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) Working Group for…

Insurance, Nature, Publications | 29 October 2025

The latest report from the PSI Working Group for Nature is the second in the “Nature Uncovered for Insurers” series,…

Climate Change, News, Policy, Sustainable finance taxonomies | 28 October 2025

Ahead of COP30, Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, explains how financial institutions can take advantage of countries Nationally Determined Contributions, which are increasingly coupled with countries’ National Transition Plans, in order boost private investment in climate solutions.

Nature, News | 23 October 2025

Forests are at the heart of global efforts to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss — yet finance for their protection and restoration remains far short of what is needed, creating both material risks and missed opportunities for financial institutions. Ahead of COP30 in Belém, this article aimed at banks, insurers, investors, Development Finance Institutions, and Financial Supervisors outlines the current state of forest finance, why action matters for your institution, and concrete steps you can take to assess both your risks and opportunities.

Events, Insurance, Nature, Webinars | 15 October 2025

In December 2025, the PSI Working Group for Nature introduced its new two-part series, Nature Uncovered for Insurers, through a…

Climate Change, Publications, Risk | 15 October 2025

This report enables risk professionals at banks to stay abreast of the latest developments in climate stress testing and strengthen their internal frameworks. It outlines common approaches and key considerations and provides an update on the latest climate stress testing practices and potential use cases for climate stress testing outcomes.

Climate Change, Events, Social, Webinars | 09 October 2025

In celebration of International Human Rights Day 2025, this webinar will deliver practical guidance and real-world examples to help financial institutions integrate human rights into their climate strategies, advance a just transition, and deliver positive outcomes for people and planet.

Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social | 09 October 2025

Promoting decent work is not only an ethical and sustainability imperative, but also a smart business strategy. This guidance helps banks integrate decent work considerations into their financial activities, following the UN Principles for Responsible Banking Journey.

Climate Change, COP 30, Events | 03 October 2025

UNEP FI will be actively involved in COP30 and PRI in Person (ahead of COP) to engage policymakers on key issues that UNEP FI’s members are working on when it comes to decarbonizing their businesses while accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 03 October 2025

The Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks outlines key principles to underpin the setting of credible, robust, impactful and ambitious targets for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals in alignment with the Paris Agreement.