Events

A collection of events for UNEP Finance Initiative.

1 September 2026 Webinar

Financial health and inclusion in banking: Five years of practice

This event marks the launch of UNEP FI’s Financial Health and Inclusion Commitment Impact Report, which reflects on five years of the Commitment, documenting the journeys of participating banks and their impact. Drawing on experiences across diverse markets and customer segments, the report highlights how banks have translated an emerging concept into practical action.

10 September 2026 Webinar

Circular solutions to achieve nature targets in banking

This session will introduce a practical framework to help banks operationalize their nature commitments, structured around three ecosystem categories: ocean and marine, freshwater, and terrestrial and land-based ecosystems. Participants will gain insights into how circular economy approaches can help banks address the root causes of biodiversity loss, mitigate nature-related risks, and unlock new financing opportunities across sectors and value chains.

15 September 2026 Webinar

Applying taxonomies to scale climate-resilient investment opportunities in Asia-Pacific

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. 

16-17 September 2026 Dublin, Ireland

UNEP Global Sustainable Insurance Summit

The UN Global Sustainable Insurance Summit in Dublin, Ireland, will bring together global leaders from insurance, regulation, government and the real economy to explore solutions to the growing insurability challenge, strengthen resilience and financial stability, and advance a resilient and sustainable transition ahead of COP31.

16 September 2026 Webinar

Asking better questions on nature for bank risk committees

This webinar will introduce the new "Asking Better Questions on Nature" guide for Bank Risk Committees, developed to help board members, Risk Committee members, and senior executives better understand, oversee, and respond to nature-related risks and opportunities.

20-27 September 2026 New York City, United States of America

UNEP FI at Climate Week NYC 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.

30 September 2026 Online

Nature-related Sustainable Finance Regulation in China and the EU

This webinar explores the evolving landscape of nature-related prudential regulation, with a focus on developments in China and the European Union. The session will present key insights from a recently published policy brief and examine how regulatory approaches are advancing across both jurisdictions.

19-30 October 2026 Yerevan, Armenia

UNEP FI at COP17: Taking stock of progress on nature‑related finance

At COP17, UNEP FI will mobilize its network of members and partners to highlight the critical role of finance in protecting and restoring nature. Throughout the conference, UNEP FI will showcase progress on biodiversity finance since the adoption of the GBF, spotlight leading initiatives, commitments and innovations from across the finance sector, and advance dialogue on what is still needed to align global financial flows with biodiversity goals.