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Organized by the Alliance and UNEP EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies (EmPower) Programme, this webinar explores how financial institutions can operationalize gender-responsive approaches in climate finance, aligning with the renewed commitments from COP29's Enhanced Lima Work Programme on Gender. Against the backdrop of a $300 billion climate financing goal that lacks enforceable gender targets, the webinar highlights strategies to address systemic barriers – including leadership gaps, insufficient intersectional frameworks, and inadequate gender-disaggregated data.
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Organized by the Alliance and UNEP EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies (EmPower) Programme, this webinar explores how financial institutions can operationalize gender-responsive approaches in climate finance, aligning with the renewed commitments from COP29's Enhanced Lima Work Programme on Gender. Against the backdrop of a $300 billion climate financing goal that lacks enforceable gender targets, the webinar highlights strategies to address systemic barriers – including leadership gaps, insufficient intersectional frameworks, and inadequate gender-disaggregated data.
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This webinar highlights the importance of green taxonomies for banks, focusing on their role in aligning financial practices with global climate goals. In addition, the speakers discuss the emerging topic of interoperability and comparability of taxonomies and the "Roadmap for Advancing Interoperability and Comparability of Sustainable Finance Taxonomies", which was launched at COP29. The Roadmap marked a new chapter in sustainable finance journey by fostering interoperability among taxonomies across diverse jurisdictions and sectors at global, regional and country level.
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Transition Finance – the Battle Will be Lost or Won in Asia
January 14, 2025Transition finance is becoming a crucial element in the global effort to achieve net-zero emissions, particularly for carbon-intensive industries. It is designed to support companies in these sectors as they work to reduce their carbon footprints and implement more sustainable practices. Commercial banks play a vital role in this process by providing the necessary capital and financial products to facilitate these transitions.
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This webinar unveiled the latest thought leadership paper by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and S&P Global Sustainable1 on the climate crisis and its impacts in Asia-Pacific, highlighting critical findings on natural disasters, financial risks for institutions, and regional challenges.
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This fireside chat explores BBVA's sustainability journey, highlighting its achievement as Europe's most sustainable bank according to S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
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Driving Climate Action – Responsible Investment in Asia
July 05, 2024With increasing climate-related risks, the urgency to tackle climate change through responsible investment practices has never been more apparent. The webinar offers valuable insights from investment professionals on climate-related risks and opportunities and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
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The production of iron and steel is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. This webinar addresses the urgency of providing cost-competitive green iron and steel. We will explore the need for capital to deploy mature technologies like zero-emissions electric arc furnaces and recycling, as well as to scale emerging technologies.
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Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent 90% of businesses worldwide. In Asia's fast-paced economic landscape, MSMEs are pivotal for growth and innovation. This webinar delves into how sustainable finance can empower these MSMEs, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities of sustainable financing for MSMEs.
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The green bond market in Asia has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the increasing awareness among investors and issuers about the significance of sustainable financing in addressing climate change and fostering environmental sustainability. Our expert speakers from HKMA, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs explore the case study of the tokenized green bond issuances and discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets and green finance.
