As the green economy continues to expand, finance professionals should start making strategic waves in the #BlueEconomy. At the beginning of 2024, The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) & Klaas de Vos released a manual to guide financial institutions in implementing target-setting practices within the blue economy. It outlines the principles of sustainable finance, focusing on sectors like #seafood and #aquaculture. The document includes guidance for creating actionable targets, monitoring progress, and integrating environmental and social risks, with case studies and examples for practical application. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gz3uAJJF The focus on traceability, risk management, and climate resilience underscores the finance sector's pivotal role in advancing sustainability within ocean-based economies. There are also growing opportunities for carbon finance in coastal ecosystems which can help mitigate climate change. However, ecosystem cannot thrive until it secures better funding, and grapples through the increasing interest rates. The risks and opportunities of this can be read in this IFC - International Finance Corporation report: https://lnkd.in/gfZ5v2iP #sustainablefinance #changefinance4good #changefinanceforgood #ESGlibrary #Altiorem #sustainablefinanceeducation #sustainablefinanceresources
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I look forward to chairing this important webinar on "Managing Risks and Securing Sustainable Finance for a Green Future: Perspectives on the MENA Region," co-hosted by the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), the International Monetary Fund, and Standard Chartered. This event will take place online on Monday, 20th May 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM GST. We will explore the evolving landscape of sustainable finance in the MENA region, focusing on strategies for mitigating risks and seizing opportunities in green investments. The webinar will delve into a recent paper published by the IMF, featuring insights from prominent guests. Agenda Highlights: • Presentation by the IMF: Key findings and policy recommendations for climate finance in the MENA region. • Insights from Standard Chartered: Discussing economic impacts. • Panel Discussion: I will be joining Jerome Vacher and Gareth Anderson from the IMF, along with Hind Chawki and Carla Slim from Standard Chartered, to discuss these critical issues. • Audience Q&A: Engage with our panelists and submit your questions in advance via the registration link. I invite you to access the IMF report linked below. Be sure to register to secure your spot for this important discussion on the future of sustainable development in our region. Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/d9VcMmwA Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dBBd5XY3 #Sustainability #GreenFinance #MENARegion #GCC #Webinar #IMF #CEBC #StandardChartered #CleanEnergy #SustainableDevelopment
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--- Sunday Read --- Accelerating Sustainable Finance for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies. 🔎Identification of several key challenges in the climate finance landscape: 1. Fragmentation: The climate finance landscape is highly fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and difficulties in mobilizing resources effectively. This fragmentation results in a lack of coherence among various funding entities and initiatives. 2. Limited Scale of Finance: There is a significant gap in the scale of finance needed to address climate change and environmental issues, which hampers the ability to implement necessary actions at the required pace and scale. 3. Barriers to Access: Beneficiary countries and accredited entities face onerous and complex processes to access funds. This includes high upfront information requirements for accreditation and differing requirements across VCEFs, which create high transaction costs. 4. Long Approval Times: There are often long periods between the initial proposal submission and the disbursement of funds, which delays the implementation of climate projects. 5. Competition Among Entities: The current system creates competition between entities with varying institutional capacities, which can disadvantage smaller organizations and low- and middle-income countries. 6. Limited Capacity-Building: International entities often fail to generate sustained capacity-building results within recipient countries, limiting the long-term effectiveness of funded projects. These challenges highlight the need for a more systematic, structured, and coherent approach to climate finance to effectively address the urgent climate and environmental challenges. #sustainability #funding #competition #climatefinance
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28–29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join us at Canada’s national event on sustainable finance! The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we’re excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on our lineup of speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca. 📢 Registration is now open. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28–29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join us at Canada’s national event on sustainable finance! The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we’re excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on our lineup of speakers and sessions, visit https://ow.ly/vWWP50TtQc2. 📢 Registration is now open. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024
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🌍 Exciting Announcement: Embracing Sustainable Finance!🌍 I am thrilled to share the release of our latest report, "Embracing Sustainable Finance: Insights from Drew Johnson, United Nations," featured in the CiFi 101: The Future of Trade Finance Special Edition #2. In this insightful edition, Drew Johnson, an Associate Director at IE University’s Center for the Governance of Change and former consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), dives deep into the pivotal role financial institutions play in addressing climate change and fostering sustainable practices. Key highlights from the report include: - The necessity of aligning financial strategies with sustainability objectives. - The importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders. - The transformative potential of sustainable finance for a resilient economy. This publication serves as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility to integrate sustainability into our financial systems and operations. Andrea Frosinini Venu Borra Sami Bousri Jonathan Garcia Amine Echtati Chris Sunderman Erik Valiquette, CCLP Harley Hermanson Barbara (Bobbi) Muscara, Naor Saka Brendan Cosso #SustainableFinance #ClimateChange #FinancialInstitutions #Innovation #CiFi101 #DrewJohnson
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28–29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join us at Canada’s national event on sustainable finance! The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we’re excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on our lineup of speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca. 📢 Registration is now open. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024
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We're really looking forward to covering this year's Sustainable Finance Forum, and we know it'll give us the problem we always love to have -- too much good material to report on, too many tough choices to make. If you check out the program, you won't be asking yourself _whether_ you should attend. Your only questions will be how you could have waited this long to register, and whether there's still space! Check it out before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/eimSahsR #climate #finance
Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28-29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa The Sustainable Finance Forum Program outline is now available and more speakers are being announced! Join us at Canada's national event on sustainable finance in November. The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we're excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on the lineup of speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca. 📢 Registration is open, don’t delay. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024 #SFF2024Ottawa
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28–29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join us at Canada’s national event on sustainable finance! The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we’re excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on our lineup of speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca. 📢 Registration is now open. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 | November 28–29 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join us at Canada’s national event on sustainable finance! The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 is set to convene top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for two days of insightful discussions and networking. This year, we’re excited to explore how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress. We will collaborate on industry standards and practices, and government policies to accelerate change. Why Attend? Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials and experts in sustainable and social finance. Discover innovative financial tools and resources designed to address urgent global challenges. Amplify your brand and align with the leaders shaping the future of finance. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on our lineup of speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca. 📢 Registration is now open. Secure your spot to be part of these critical conversations. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024
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Join our zoom webinar on 20 May for an important discussion on the MENA macro perspective around scaling sustainable finance
Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Managing Risks and Securing Sustainable Finance for a Green Future: Perspectives on the MENA Region" co-hosted by the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), the International Monetary Fund and Standard Chartered, as we explore the evolving landscape of sustainable finance in the MENA region and strategies for mitigating risks and seizing opportunities in green investments. 🗓️ Save the Date: 📅 Monday, 20 May 2024 🕒 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM GST 🔗 Location: Online on Zoom (Click below to register) This session aims to delve into a recent paper published by the IMF with insights from prominent industry leaders to foster discussions on navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transition, particularly within the unique socio-economic context of the GCC and MENA regions. We are delighted to be joined by the following exceptional speakers: 👤 Dr. Nasser SAIDI, Founder & Chairman - Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) 👤 Jerome Vacher, Senior Economist, Middle East & Central Asia - International Monetary Fund 👤 Gareth Anderson, Economist - International Monetary Fund 👤 Hind Chawki, Head of Financial Markets, MENAP - Standard Chartered 👤 Carla Slim, Economist, MENA - Standard Chartered Agenda: • Presentation by the International Monetary Fund - Key findings of the recently released paper, highlighting climate finance opportunities and policy recommendations for the MENA region • Intervention by Standard Chartered Bank - Economic Impacts • Panel Discussion • Audience Q&A During the webinar, the audience will have the opportunity to engage with our panelists in a Q&A session with the option to submit your questions in advance via the registration link. We invite you to access the IMF report to enrich your understanding ahead of the webinar. Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/dFU4DmEc Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dHSXa3sF #Sustainability #GreenFinance #MENARegion #GCC #Webinar #IMF #CEBC #StandardChartered #CleanEnergy #SustainableDevelopment
