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Countries are facing growing economic, social and environmental challenges, increasing the urgency of building more resilient and inclusive economies, communities, and ecosystems. Addressing these challenges will require substantial investment, particularly in emerging and developing economies.

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) released its 2026 Progress Report today, showing signatories are delivering on ambition

In this article, originally published in Net Zero Investor, Head of UNEP FI, Eric Usher, sets out why a common language is needed to tackle the climate adaptation finance gap ahead of COP 31.

Ahead of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), this article discusses the Turkish and Australian Presidencies’ priorities and key moments expected to shape the road to COP31 and their implications for financial institutions. It also lists UNEP FI’s planned activities and initiatives at the COP.

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

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.

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

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

Members of the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance met to review progress made by members and the alliance to date and emerging roles of export credit agencies. Members reaffirmed their ambition to decarbonize their portfolios in line with the 1.5°C goal, and marked an important milestone as Bpifrance Assurance Export announced its transition from affiliate to full member.

Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) Asset Management Division CIO and United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) CIO elected as new co-chairs of its NZAOA.