UNEP FI is hosting its 18th Global Roundtable on 10-11 December in Geneva, Switzerland and online. The flagship event will focus on accelerating practical approaches to setting and implementing targets in areas including net zero, nature, impact, pollution, human rights, and financial inclusion to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNEP FI’s biennial Global Roundtable (GRT) is a key event for driving action within the finance industry, offering thousands of professionals the chance to collaborate with peers and gain insights from global leaders. The GRT convenes a diverse group of stakeholders, including banks, insurers, investors, regulators, policymakers, and civil society, to collectively shape the sustainable finance agenda and catalyse action across the financial system to deliver more sustainable global economies for years to come.
UNEP FI and Building Bridges join forces
This year, the Global Roundtable will be held under the same roof as Building Bridges (9-12 December), a powerful movement that brings 2500+ attendees from 100+ countries from the finance and corporate sectors, governments, civil society, academia, and sustainable development communities to Geneva annually, to shape the global sustainable finance agenda and build a bridge towards a global economic model that meets the needs of a sustainable and just society. Find out more about Building Bridges 2024 here.
Registrations
Registrations for general public
Takes you to registration
UNEP FI Member registrations
Takes you to the Members’ Area
Virtual registrations
Live virtual attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register?
Please register here
What are the costs for event passes?
- UNEP FI Members: UNEP FI members receive 2 complimentary passes per organisation. You can find the link to register in the members’ area, or contact us on roundtable@unepfi.org
- General Public: Prices vary between 150 and 300CHF.
- Online Attendance: Free of charge.
I’ve registered for the UNEP FI Global Roundtable; do I also get access to Building Bridges?
Yes, registration grants access to the UNEP FI Global Roundtable and the Building Bridges Action Days (10-12 December), whether attending in person or virtually.
I’ve registered to attend in-person. Do I have to pay for anything else?
Participants traveling to Geneva are responsible for their own travel arrangements and related costs, including transportation, visa (if applicable), food, and accommodation.
Can I join online?
Yes, sessions at the Global Roundtable will be streamed live on the UNEP FI website. Register to attend online here for free, and a link to watch the event will be sent to you closer to the event. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #GRT2024.
Does UNEP FI provide certificates of participation?
No, UNEP FI does not issue certificates of participation.
Will there be Wi-Fi at the venue?
Yes, free Wi-Fi will be provided at the venue.
Where is the in-person event located?
The UNEP FI Global Roundtable (GRT) will be held at the CICG – The International Conference Center Geneva (Rue de Varembé 17, 1211 Genève, Switzerland).
Is there a recommended hotel I should stay at?
While it is entirely up to each participant to choose their accommodation, our partner Building Bridges has provided a list of recommended hotels on their website. Please note that UNEP FI does not have any special agreements with these hotels.
How do I get to the venue?
Please find detailed directions on the Building Bridges website.
How do I travel to Geneva?
You can travel to Geneva by plane, with Geneva Airport (GVA) being the main international gateway, or by train, car, or bus from other European cities. UNEP FI is not responsible for covering any travel costs.
What is the best way to travel around Geneva?
The best way to travel around Geneva is by using its efficient public transportation system, including trams, buses, and trains. Walking and cycling are also popular options.
How do I get to the CICG venue?
The CICG (Centre International de Conférences Genève) can be easily reached by taking a tram or bus from various parts of the city, or by taxi, although we recommend using the most sustainable choice i.e. public transport.
Do I need a visa to visit Geneva?
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality. Schengen Area visa rules apply, so check if your country requires a visa for Switzerland. Participants traveling to Geneva are responsible for their own travel arrangements and related costs, including visa (if applicable).
UNEP FI is unable to provide letters to assist with visa applications.
Contact us for any questions or comments, or if you are interested in sponsoring the Global Roundtable, at: roundtable@unepfi.org.
We invite you to explore the Global Roundtable 2024 agenda below. In parallel, the Building Bridges Action Days will take place from 10–12 December at the same venue. As a participant of the GRT, you will also have full access to the Building Bridges Action Days, featuring 65+ crowd-sourced sessions, offering a wide array of interactive formats such as panel discussions, workshops, fishbowl conversations, trainings, and case studies. To explore the Building Bridges Action Days program, click here.
Time (CET) | 10 December 2024 – Day 1 | ||
10:50 | Opening of the UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024
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11:00 |
SPEECH Keynote |
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11:10 |
PLENARY PANEL Driving change through responsible banking and sustainable insurance
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12:05 |
HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE Accelerating the real economy transition
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12:30 |
SPEECH Keynote |
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12:40 |
FIRESIDE CHAT Bringing nature to the heart of finance
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13:00 | Lunch | ||
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14:00 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 1 Embedding biodiversity concerns across portfolios
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 2 Mobilising finance for energy efficiency
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15:00 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 3 Next steps to implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 4 Mobilising sustainable finance in emerging markets
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16:00 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 5 Driving interoperability between sustainable finance taxonomies
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 6 Just transition: Incorporating human rights into climate finance
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17:00 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 7 Mainstreaming impact management
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 8 Tackling plastics and promoting circularity to achieve sustainability goals Opening Keynote:
Panellists:
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18:00 | End of Day 1 |
11 December 2024 – Day 2 | |||
10:00 | Opening | ||
10:05 |
PLENARY PANEL Supporting global sustainability ambition through policy and regulation
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10:50 |
FIRESIDE CHAT Fireside chat |
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11:10 |
PLENARY PANEL Driving 1.5 ambition through finance
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11:55 |
FIRESIDE CHAT Risk and impact: Both sides of the same coin
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12:15 | Lunch | ||
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13:15 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 9 Scaling finance for adaptation
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 10 Overcoming data challenges in sustainable finance
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14:05 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 11 Transition finance: Opportunities and challenges
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 12 Public and private cooperation for sustainable development
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15:05 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 13 Closing the gender gap: the role of banks (co-hosted with UN Women)
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 14 – Insurance Unlocking nature-positive insurance for a thriving planet
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16:05 |
DEEP DIVE SESSION 15 – PRB Effective client engagement: Strategies for banks to foster sustainable finance
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 16 – Insurance Scaling climate action in the insurance industry
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 17 – PRB Engaging clients on social issues: Strategies for banks to drive positive impact
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DEEP DIVE SESSION 18 – insurance V20: Insuring the most vulnerable
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18:05 | End of GRT2024 |
Silver Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsors:
Partners:
Contact us if you are interested in sponsoring the Global Roundtable, at: roundtable@unepfi.org
Abimbola Agbejule
Head, Corporate Sustainability, Wema Bank
Sara Jane Ahmed
Managing Director and V20 Finance Advisor, Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers
Amal-Lee Amin
Managing Director and Head of Climate, Diversity and Advisory, British International Investment
Dawn Bailey
Head of Financial Wellbeing, Bank of Ireland
Antoni Ballabriga
Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy, BBVA
Shargiil Bashir
Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Dorothée Baumann-Pauly
Director, Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights
Luca Bertalot
Secretary General, European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC)
Simon Bessant
Global Head of Insurance and Director, The Texel Group
Hans Biemans
Head of Sustainable Markets, ING
Sander Biesma
CEO, NN Re
Claudia Canevari
Head of Unit, Energy Efficiency Policy and Financing, DG ENER, European Commission
Jean-François Chalifoux
President and CEO, Beneva
Amita Chaudhury
Group Head of Sustainability, AIA
Lauren Clarke-Wiest
Head of Data and Analytics, Aon
Vincent Damas
Group Head of CSR, CNP Assurances (France)
Alejandra Díaz
Chief Sustainability Officer, Banco Davivienda and Seguros Bolívar (Colombia)
Esther Egeter
Sustainability Manager, a.s.r.
Amandine Favier
Head of Sustainable Finance, WWF-Switzerland
Lauren Ferstandig
Managing Director, Nature Vest, The Nature Conservancy
Jonathan Fowlie
Chief External Relations Officer and Head of Impact Strategy, Vancity
Linda Freiner
Chief Sustainability Officer, Zurich Insurance Group
Noelia Garcia Nebra
Head of Sustainability, ISO
Verónica Gavilanes Véjar
Deputy General Manager, BancoSol
Denisse González
Climate Change Specialist, Produbanco
Makoto Haraguchi
SVP of Sustainability Section, MS&AD Insurance Group
Paul Harris
Head of Natural Resource Risk Management, Global Markets, Bank of Ireland
Irene Heemskerk
Head of the Climate Change Centre, European Central Bank
Clémence Humeau
Head of Sustainability Coordination and Governance, AXA IM
Tomohiro Ishikawa
Chief Regulatory Engagement Officer, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)
Geetu Joshi
Advisor, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance of the Government of India
Marc Kahn
Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Investec Group
Jenny Wik Karlsson
CEO & Senior Legal Adviser, Swedish Sami Association and Chairperson, FSC Sweden
Joel Khaw
Head of MIND and Sustainability, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB)
Sean Kidney
CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Christoph König
Deputy State Secretary, State Secretariat for International Finance SIF of the Ministry of Finance, Switzerland
Simone Kramer
Head of Product, Net-Zero Data Public Utility
Emily McKenzie
Technical Director, TNFD
Christos Megalou
CEO, Piraeus Bank
João Mestre
Head of Sustainability, Fidelidade Group
Madelena Mohamed
Sustainability Director, Bank Negara Malaysia
Andrew Morlet
CEO, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Masaaki Nagamura
Fellow International Initiatives, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Meg Nicolaysen
Deputy Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, UK Export Finance
Ghizlaine Nourlil
Financing Mobilization and Sustainability Group Director, Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) Group
Patrick Odier
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Lombard Odier Group and Chair, Building Bridges
Susan Olsen
Head, Private Sector Financial Institutions Division Unit for South Asia, Asian Development Bank
Yasmine Pagni
Head of the Social Policy Unit, European Investment Bank
Susanne Pedersen
Director, Science and Knowledge Centre, IUCN
Dale Perry
Assistant Vice President of Climate and Environment Risk, Sun Life
Franco Piza
Head of Sustainability, Grupo Bancolombia (Colombia)
Nicola Ranger
Leader, Resilience & Development Programme, & ED, Oxford Martin Programme on Systemic Resilience, University of Oxford
Sue Reid
Climate Finance Advisor to Christiana Figueres, Global Optimism
Udo Riese
Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Allianz Investment Management (AIM) SE
Nick Robins
Professor of Practice in Sustainable Finance, LSE
Gemma Sanchez-Danes
Acting Head of Secretariat, Sustainability Reporting (ESRS), EFRAG
Carlos José Santos Lardé
Sustainability Manager, Banco Bolivariano
Kirsten Schuijt
Director General, WWF International
Vincent Siegerink
OECD Lead Liaison to the Impact Management Platform, OECD & IMP
Tomas Soley Perez
General Superintendent, General Superintendence of Insurance of Costa Rica (SUGESE)
Caroline Wakesho Sonje
ESG Specialist, ICEA Lion
Susan Stawicki
Head of Reporting, UN Global Compact
Saori Takahashi
Manager, Sustainability Management, Corporate Strategy Group, The Norinchukin Bank
Grace Tam
Director, Investments, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Wendy Teleki
Head of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), the World Bank
Massimiano Tellini
Head – Circular Economy, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
Eric Usher
Head, UNEP Finance Initiative
Gilles Vermot Desroches
SVP Corporate Citizenship and Institutional affairs, Schneider Electric
Thomas Viegas
Nature Strategy Lead, Aviva
Makaio Witte
Head of Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Economic Transformation and Sustainable Finance Global Project, GIZ
Christine Würfel
Head of Group ESG & Sustainability Management, Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI)
Amanda Zillig
Human Rights Lead, ING