Nature and Biodiversity
Why financial leadership on nature matters for sustainable growth
The financial sector can help steer an economy-wide transition to nature-positive systems, by fostering resilient and sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global authority on the environment, driving transformational change the crises of climate change, of nature, land and biodiversity loss, and of pollution and waste. Since its founding in 1972, UNEP has served as a neutral convener to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges. From protecting species to restoring the ozone layer, UNEP-facilitated international agreements have made global environmental action possible throughout the years. UNEP hosts the United Nations Environment Assembly, the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, with a universal membership of all 193 United Nations Member States.
3 articles from United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Financial and Monetary Systems
How financial institutions can assess environmental risk
Environmental risk management demands a systematic and integrated approach from financial institutions. A new centre from the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative could...
Nature and Biodiversity
How to build deforestation-free supply chains: lessons from Indonesia
The private sector and the Indonesian government have both helped to reduce deforestation within the country. Here's what other firms and funders can learn from their experiences.
