UNEP supports a number of key environmental initiatives, including the transition to a green economy including the facilitating role of green finance.
Global Green Growth Institute
With the objective of helping developing and emerging economies achieve sustainable growth, GGGI implements programs that aid in doing so in various parts of the globe.
Fair Finance International
FFI's aim is to increase the incorporation of ESG standards in the finance sector's practices by providing banks and other financial institutions with research and analysis in favor of responsible investment.
Principles for Responsible Investment
Responsible investment is encouraged via the PRI's reports on implications of ESG factors and utilized to inform the decisions of investor signatories.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
As natural disasters increase, so do risks posed from climate change. The TCFD devises recommendations for financial institutions to increase market transparency and stability.
Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System
The NGFS consists of Central Banks and Supervisors sharing best practices in regards to incorporating sustainability mandates and facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Climate Policy Initiative
Combining knowledge in finance and policy, the goal of the CPI is to address economic growth that is environmentally friendly.
Positive Money
The banking system has come under scrutiny following the 2008 financial crisis, and for good reason. Positive Money's goal is to reform the banking system in a way that will benefit the people it serves.
New Ecnomics Foundation
NEF has three core objectives intended to create an economic system that benefits all: a new social settlement, a green new deal, and the democratic economy.
Rethinking Economics
Bringing pluralism into economics is crucial to solving our sustainability problems and RE does just that through its global network of academics, students, and professionals.
Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
It's pretty much in the name. The EconFIP community develops policy ideas focused on creating an inclusive economic system.
Doughnut Economics
Doughnut Economics
Spearheaded by Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics conceptualizes the interchange of social and planetary boundaries with economic progress.
Circular Economy
Doughnut Economics
Circular Economy
The Ellen McArthur Foundation is leading the charge for a circular economy that will minimize waste and pollution while recycling materials and restoring ecology.