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Nature, News | 19 October 2026

Europe is heading into COP17 after one of its hottest and driest summers on record. The extreme heat this year could reduce Europe's GDP by 1% — equivalent to €180 billion in economic damage. Resultant wildfires, drought, impacts on soil health, shrinking lakes and reservoirs, and depleted groundwater, all impact upon flora, fauna, agriculture and industry.

Nature, News | 16 October 2026

In the two years since COP16 in Cali, the finance sector has made significant progress in building the foundations for nature finance, but stronger action and clearer government policies are needed to meet global biodiversity targets for 2030. Financial institutions must redouble their efforts to mobilise finance, manage nature-related risks, and improve data and reporting – a supportive enabling environment is necessary for this to occur.

Asia Pacific, China, Europe, News, Policy | 12 October 2026

This article shares an overview of a new UNEP FI policy brief, "Nature-related regulation of banks in China and the EU: A comparative landscape analysis", examines how nature-related considerations are being incorporated into banking-relevant regulation across these two major economic and financial systems.

Climate Change, News, Policy | 08 October 2026

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.

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 22 September 2026

Over 350 banks – representing more than 85 countries and approximately half of the global banking sector by value (~99…

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 17 September 2026

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

Banking, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy | 10 September 2026

The new "Circular Solutions to Achieve Nature Targets" guidance aims to help banks address nature-related impacts and dependencies by integrating circular economy considerations across their portfolios and operations. Focusing on three ecosystems - ocean and marine, freshwater, and terrestrial and land ecosystems - it provides examples of high-impact sectors to address, practical actions for institutions to take and case studies illustrating emerging banking practices.

News, Risk | 08 September 2026

Over the past decade and a half, banks have significantly strengthened their risk management frameworks. In the wake of the global financial crisis in 2008, institutions invested heavily in governance, controls, stress testing, and capital adequacy to better manage credit, market, liquidity and operational risks. Today, however, a new category of risk drivers is reshaping the landscape: sustainability-related risks related to climate change, nature loss, pollution and social pressures.

Nature, News | 07 July 2026

In this interview, Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, reflects on progress against key GBF finance targets, the opportunities for banks and insurers to support a nature‑positive transition, the importance of gender‑responsive finance and leadership, and why strong engagement from the finance sector will be critical at COP17.

Impact, News | 06 July 2026

UNEP FI with support from peers from the Impact Management Platform has launched a new iteration of its flagship resource…