UNEP FI will be actively participating in London Climate Action Week 2025, contributing to key panels and events focused on sustainable finance, climate risk, and nature-based solutions. These sessions will bring together financial leaders to advance the role of finance in achieving net-zero, climate resilience and nature-positive goals. We look forward to engaging with UNEP FI members throughout the week—see below the events we’re involved in and please check back as new events continue to be added.

 

24 June | Investing in nature: A case study on grasslands
Time: 13:00-14:00 BST
Location: South Gallery Suites, Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL

Grasslands, covering 40% of global land and storing over 30% of terrestrial carbon—primarily in soil—are powerful carbon sinks with the potential to sequester up to 7.3 billion metric tons of CO₂ annually. Often overlooked, these “inverted forests” offer significant opportunities for climate mitigation, biodiversity protection, and rural livelihood support. Join this event, moderated by UNEP FI, to find out why grasslands regeneration presents a high-impact investment opportunity for financial institutions.

Contact Jessica Smith for more information.

 

Member only—24 June | Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance roundtable: Climate solutions investment in collaboration with public financial institutions
Time: 16:30-18:30 BST
Location: Bayes Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8TZ

This Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) and Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) member-only event, held in partnership with the Lill Institute and the University of Oxford, will bring together a small group of asset owners and public financial institutions to discuss collaboration to scale investments in climate solutions. With a focus on derisking options, this event will seek to support investors in mobilizing their climate financing.

NZAOA and NZECA members should contact Rahnuma Chowdhury for more information.

 

Member only—25 June | Climate Innovation Forum: The climate data journey—Managing opportunities, challenges and expectations
Time: 09:00-10:00 BST
Location: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH

This Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) member-only roundtable, co-hosted with the Boston Consulting Group, will convene a select group of banking leaders and climate data experts to discuss progress and ongoing challenges in strengthening climate data capabilities. Taking place during the Climate Innovation Forum, the session will explore strategic priorities for integrating climate data across banking operations.

Attendees will receive a complimentary day pass to the Forum. NZBA and PRB members should contact Sarah Zaidi for more information.

 

Member only—25 June | Principles for Responsible Banking adaptation and resilience roundtable
Time: 11:30-13:30 BST
Location: Central London, venue on registration

A closed-door roundtable bringing together banks from the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) adaptation working group and select partners to discuss climate adaptation and resilience. The session will focus on current strategic priorities and challenges, and explore opportunities for future collaboration in advancing adaptation efforts across the banking sector.

Members of the PRB adaptation working group should contact Gary Power for more information.

 

Member only—25 June | Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance event: Mobilizing private capital with major climate funds
Time: 15:00-18:00 BST
Location: Central London, venue on registration

This member-only event—organized by the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) and the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero—brings together asset owners, multilateral climate funds, and key government and financial stakeholders. The forum will catalyze practical partnerships, address investment barriers, and establish collaborative pathways leading to COP30.

NZAOA members should contact Rahnuma Chowdhury for more information.

 

25 June | Climate Innovation Forum: Putting nature centre stage on the road to COP30
Time: 17:00-17:40 BST
Location: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH

Moderated by UNEP FI, this dialogue will explore how to strengthen collaboration on climate and nature, make the investment case for nature, and mobilize private sector support for biodiversity. With a focus on improving nature-related risk reporting, this session is especially relevant to financial institutions seeking to align with global sustainability goals and capitalize on emerging nature-based investment opportunities.

Find out more about the forum here.

 

26 June | From policy to impact: A global perspective on the current state of sustainable development
Time: 09:00-14:30 BST
Location: Bank of China, Level 9, 1 Lothbury, London EC2R 7DB

Bank of China (UK) Limited is hosting a high-level forum bringing together leaders from financial institutions and other sectors to explore strategic opportunities in sustainable finance, green technology, and cross-border collaboration. UNEP FI will be part of a panel discussion focusing on actionable plans for financial institutions. The event aims to strengthen partnerships and share insights to support inclusive, resilient climate transitions. 

Find out more about the event here.

 

Member only—26 June | Resilience Challenge workshop for members of the Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative and selected partners
Time: 09:00-16:30 BST
Location: Central London, venue on registration

This session will review the Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative (ARIC) Resilience Challenge, a common framework in development to scale investment in adaptation resilience. The discussion aims to build alignment amongst ARIC members and selected partners on the framework and guidance, define next steps for content development and stakeholder engagement, and clarify actions and ownership in the lead-up to COP30.

ARIC members and interested parties should contact Gary Power for more information.

 

26 June | Anticipatory action: Addressing the insurance availability vs affordability conundrum
Time: 14:00-17:30 BST
Location: The Leadenhall Building (24th Floor), 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB

As climate impacts intensify and economic pressures rise, insurance is becoming harder to access, and more expensive, for the people and places that need it most, leaving businesses and communities increasingly vulnerable. The event will convene experts from the insurance and financial service industries, international organizations and nonprofits, to offer fresh insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring examples of innovation in action. Join for an announcement from UNEP FI.

Find out more about the event here.

 

27 June | London Climate Resilience Finance Summit 2025: Banking on resilience: Can banks meet the climate adaptation finance challenge?
Time: 09:00-17:30 BST
Location: Glazier’s Hall, 9 Montague Close, SE1 9DD

At this one-day summit, UNEP FI‘s Principles for Responsible Banking will be co-hosting a session with Cadlas at 09:45-10:45 BST on “Banking on resilience: Can banks meet the climate adaptation finance challenge?”. Leading banks will share insights, case studies, and strategies for embedding adaptation finance into portfolios and risk practices, with a focus on scalable, profitable models for building resilience in climate-vulnerable markets.

Find out more about the session here.

 

About London Climate Action Week

London Climate Action Week harnesses the unique power of London for global and local climate action.

It mobilises London’s unparalleled ecosystem of climate and non-climate organisations to accelerate global climate action and supports action in London to ensure it acts as a global climate leader.