UNDP Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S)

🔊 35 global international financial centres participated at the #FC4SAGM2023 in Dublin today! Haoliang Xu, Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP welcomed members while Lamia MERZOUKI, Chief Operating Officer of Casablanca Finance City Authority and Chair of FC4S opened the AGM.   🟧21 members signed a milestone Gender Finance Charter to advance gender equality in sustainable finance and committed to take concrete actions throughout 2024 to mainstream gender considerations within sustainable finance. The FC4S Gender Working Group (GWG) is also working on a Gender Finance Booklet, which will provide necessary tools and guidance for effective implementation of the Charter's principles. Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD said that the Gender Finance Charter had the potential to significantly advance gender equality, not just in financial services, but more broadly across the globe 🟩Members of the FC4S were briefed on the development of the SDG Investment Pipeline Building program with a pilot focus on Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda ⬜ Updates on upcoming Global Report with data from the Assessment Programme 2023 edition and provide resource for transformation towards a more sustainable financial landscape AGM details👇 https://bit.ly/3rtKnaR   Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) | AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre)| Australian Sustainable Finance Institute | Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu - BCFE | Busan Finance Center | Casablanca Finance City | Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) | Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua | City of London Corporation | Consejo Mexicano de Finanzas Sostenibles | FC4S Lagos | Financial Regulatory Authority FRA | Finresp (Centro de Finanzas Responsables y Sostenibles de España) | Finance Montréal | Finance for Tomorrow | FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) | Green and Sustainable Finance Cluster Germany e.V. | Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) | Guernsey Finance | Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) | Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) | International Financial Services Centres Authority | ISFCOE - International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence | Jersey Finance | Kigali International Financial Centre | Laboratório de Inovação Financeira (LAB) | Liechtenstein Bankers Association | Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative | Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association | SFG - Sustainable Finance Geneva | Seoul Metropolitan Government (서울특별시) | STOCKHOLM GREEN FINTECH | Swiss Sustainable Finance | Secretaria-Geral do Ambiente | NIFC Africa | UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub |

🌍💼 We held our #FC4S Mid-Year Progress Meeting this week, uniting our global network of financial centres to review our progress and strategize for the future. With many thanks to everyone who contributed, here are some highlights from the meeting: 🌟 Introduction of our new Co-Chairs. 🆕 Hearing from our newest members. 📈 In-depth reviews of our progress in sustainable finance initiatives. 🌱 Discussions on aligning our efforts with the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement, featuring presentations from our Financial Centres and UNDP’s Climate Promise and BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative. 🤝 Sharing best practices and strategies, celebrating our members’ progress. 🗂️ Workstream updates from the #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup, Assessment Programme #AP2023 and #SDGPipelineBuilder. A big thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions and ongoing commitment to sustainable finance. Together, we are making strides towards a more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. 🌱 Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) | AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre)| Australian Sustainable Finance Institute | Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu - BCFE | Busan Finance Center | Casablanca Finance City | Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) | Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua | City of London Corporation | Consejo Mexicano de Finanzas Sostenibles | Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) | FC4S Lagos | Financial Regulatory Authority FRA | Finresp (Centro de Finanzas Responsables y Sostenibles de España) | Finance Montréal | Institut de la Finance Durable | FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) | Green and Sustainable Finance Cluster Germany e.V. | Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) | Guernsey Finance | Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) | Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) | International Financial Services Centres Authority | ISFCOE - International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence | Jersey Finance | Kigali International Financial Centre | Laboratório de Inovação Financeira (LAB) | Liechtenstein Bankers Association | Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative | Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association | SFG - Sustainable Finance Geneva | Seoul Metropolitan Government (서울특별시) | Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) | STOCKHOLM GREEN FINTECH | Swiss Sustainable Finance | Secretaria-Geral do Ambiente | NIFC Africa | UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub

❓ How is #SustainableFinance shaping Central Asia? Our #FC4S member, AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre)'s new report "State of Sustainable Finance in Central Asia" explores key trends, challenges, and opportunities in leveraging sustainable finance to achieve the #SDGs. 📘 Discover how countries in the region are leading the way. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/45HhZBN

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our webinar on "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming"!   👏 The session provided valuable insights into developing gender performance metrics, leveraging global standards, and fostering inclusive cultures within institutions. A special thanks to our distinguished speakers, Fabienne Michaux from UNDP SDG Impact, and Andrea Castaño de la Torre from UNDP Gender Equality Seal (GES).   📅 Stay tuned for future webinars, as we have a packed year ahead working together to achieve gender equality! 💪 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5 Manita Ray (She/her) | Delfina Monteverdi | Carolina Gonzalez Aranda

🌍 Ever wondered what the world REALLY thinks about #ClimateChange? Our #PeoplesClimateVote is the most extensive global public opinion survey solely dedicated to climate change. The results are clear. People want more #ClimateAction, and they want it now. 🔎 Explore a world of views on the climate crisis, live now at: https://lnkd.in/e5akwb8B

🎉 #HappeningNow! If you missed our earlier session, the second instance of our webinar "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming" is about to begin! Gain valuable knowledge to develop gender performance metrics, leverage global standards, and foster an inclusive culture within your institution. 🗨 Featured Speakers: ➡ Fabienne Michaux, Director of SDG Impact at UNDP, lead developer of the SDG Impact Standards, and ➡ Andrea Castaño de la Torre, UNDP Gender Equality Seal (GES), expert in Gender Economics and Private Sector Policy. 🔗 Join us right now on Zoom: https://bit.ly/GWGWebinar1 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5

🎉 #HappeningNow! Join us now for our webinar "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming." Gain valuable knowledge and tools to advance gender equality within your institution. 🗨 Featured Speakers: ➡ Fabienne Michaux, Director of SDG Impact at UNDP, lead developer of the SDG Impact Standards, and ➡ Andrea Castaño de la Torre, UNDP Gender Equality Seal (GES), expert in Gender Economics and Private Sector Policy. 🔗 Join us right now on Zoom: https://bit.ly/GWGWebinar1 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5

⏳ 1 day left until our webinar "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming." This webinar will provide you with comprehensive strategies and frameworks for developing action plans, as well as methods to effectively measure and report on gender performance metrics. 📊 What You'll Learn:  🔹 Integrating gender metrics into your sustainability reports  🔹 Best practices for gender mainstreaming in financial institutions  🔹 Insights from leading experts on driving systemic change  🔹 Sounds interesting? Add the webinar to your calendar! 📅 Date: June 20, 2024  🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. CET and 4:00 p.m. CET (1hr 20min) 🔗 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/GWGWebinar1 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5

🚀 2 days to go! Our webinar "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming" is just around the corner. Discover how you can align your initiatives with best practices in gender equality, identify relevant data and metrics, and join a network committed to transforming the financial sector. 💡 Why you should participate:  ➡ Learn from real-world case studies and success stories  ➡ Gain insights into the latest trends and developments in gender finance  ➡ Connect with like-minded professionals Add it to your calendar!  📅 Date: June 20, 2024  🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. CET and 4:00 p.m. CET (1hr 20min) 🔗 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/GWGWebinar1 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5

🌟 Don’t miss our webinar "Cultivating Equality: Institutional Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming." 💬 Meet our second panelist, Andrea Castaño de la Torre, an expert in Gender Economics and Private Sector Policy from UNDP Gender Seal. ➡ Andrea has a proven track record in implementing gender mainstreaming strategies and is a strong advocate for sustainable finance and gender equality. Previously, she worked as a consultant for the International Labor Organization (ILO), advisor to the Colombian Ministry of Social Protection and advisor to the Colombian Minister of Labor in the formulation and implementation of the National Labor Equity Program and the Equipares Seal. With extensive experience in advancing gender equality in the private sector, Andrea brings invaluable insights to the discussion at our webinar. Join us on Thursday to learn from Andrea's wealth of knowledge and experience! 📅 Date: June 20, 2024  🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. CET and 4:00 p.m. CET (1hr 20min) 🔗 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/GWGWebinar1 #FC4S #GenderFinanceWorkingGroup #SustainableFinance #GenderEquality #SDG5