David Ritter

Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost https://lnkd.in/gRYUfBRM #climate #climatepledges #climateaction #emissions #environment  UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I

UNEP FI Bridges Theory and Practice - New risk centre builds on existing climate and nature risk programmes, encouraging a holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. The centre will offer an integrated set of programmes that build on the legacy of UNEP FI’s piloting work on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) – bringing global and regional financial institutions up to speed on risk-related topics and helping them further their sustainability journey. “The risk centre will collate a wide set of resources for UNEP FI members, including tools, data sources, case studies, and other good practices on environmental risks, and will offer peer and expert discussion sessions on emerging topics such as new climate scenarios and evolving regulatory frameworks,” David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, told ESG Investor. “In addition to leveraging the convening power of the UN, the risk centre will develop approaches and good practices in fields such as nature-related financial risk assessment and legal and regulatory risks through dedicated working groups.” Initially bringing together UNEP FI’s work on nature and climate, the centre will extend its focus to cover other sustainability risks, such as pollution and social issues – including those relating to the Just Transition. Its activity will take different forms. The centre will host working groups focusing on the development of risk management tools and technical skill-building workshops – with goals to implement emerging methodologies and risk management frameworks, and to enhance disclosure capabilities. Monthly webinars will also facilitate engagement between risk professionals and wider stakeholders, including central banks, supervisors and industry experts. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By bridging theory and practice, the centre will equip financial institutions to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and seize emerging sustainability opportunities,” UNEP FI said in a statement. “While the risk centre is primarily for risk management professionals, it will also serve as a resource for sustainability managers, corporate legal services, portfolio management and modelling, compliance, front office professionals – as well as those seeking guidance and information.” Founded over 30 years ago, UNEP FI has been working with banks, insurers, and investors since 2017 to develop approaches and resources to help financial institutions identify, measure, disclose and manage climate-related risk, in line with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD recommendations – which now form part of the I