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Climate Change, News, Policy | 28 November 2025

As COP30 in Belém, Brazil drew to a close, Remco Fischer, Head of Climate for UNEP FI, and members of UNEP FI's Latin America and Caribbean-based team reflected on key outcomes from the climate negotiations, Brazil’s leadership, and private sector engagement on climate change these past two weeks—and have set out some of the implications for the global finance sector.

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 19 November 2025

UNEP FI and PRB signatories had a strong presence in the lead-up to COP30 and on the ground in Belém demonstrating how the responsible banking community are demonstrating leadership in advancing climate and nature goals.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 18 November 2025

Policymakers gathered at COP should provide roadmaps to ensure that the promises of the 2023 Global Stocktake translate into concrete delivery.

Climate Change, Latin America & Caribbean, News, Social | 15 November 2025

The transition to a sustainable economy is urgent, but it must be fair to all. This is especially true for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): one of the most climate-vulnerable regions facing persistent social inequalities. UNEP FI’s latest report provides practical guidance on how banks and insurers operating in LAC can integrate just transition principles across their organizations.

Net Zero Insurance, News | 15 November 2025

Belém, Brazil, November 2025 — The United Nations-convened Forum for Insurance Transition (FIT) today unveiled a landmark global guide that…

Climate Change, News, Policy | 12 November 2025

Key developments in the COP30 negotiation process indicate a possible breakthrough in the establishment of a UN-regulated carbon market. Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, outlines what we can expect to be agreed and highlights some of the risks and opportunities for financial institutions.

Policy, Publications | 10 November 2025

This report by the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, co-authored by UNEP FI, provides policymakers, regulators, and others with insights and recommendations for developing high integrity corporate and financial policies that drive rapid and substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Adaptation Finance, Climate Change, News | 10 November 2025

As the impacts of climate change accelerate, climate adaptation — the process of adjusting systems, communities, and economies to changing climate conditions — is moving from the margins to the mainstream of climate action. For financial institutions, this shift is more than just a policy trend — it’s an emerging area of risk management, investment opportunity, and strategic relevance.

News | 07 November 2025

UNEP FI is actively involved in COP30 to engage policymakers on the key issues that UNEP FI’s members are working on when it comes to decarbonizing their businesses while helping to accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Climate Change, News, Policy, Sustainable finance taxonomies | 28 October 2025

Ahead of COP30, Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, explains how financial institutions can take advantage of countries Nationally Determined Contributions, which are increasingly coupled with countries’ National Transition Plans, in order boost private investment in climate solutions.