Sustainable finance events round-up
A weekly update of sustainable finance events happening around the world
Last updated: 31 October 2026
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In-Person Events
UK
State of the sovereign transition 2026: from national targets to sector signals
TPI Global Climate Transition Centre • 3 November 2026 • London, UK
Drawing on the TPI Centre’s latest research, this event examines national climate transition planning, policy gaps, and financial instruments used to mobilise private capital for a low-carbon economy.
National Energy System Operator (NESO) • 4 November 2026 • Glasgow, UK
An industry summit focusing on innovation and technological developments within the energy sector to support the transition to a sustainable energy system.
ICGN Global Stewardship Forum and Awards 2026
ICGN • 4 November 2026 • London, UK
A forum bringing together global leaders in investment stewardship to explore proxy voting trends, shareholder activism, and the launch of the GGIC/ICGN Multi-Class Share Disclosure Template.
Thomson Reuters Foundation • 4 November 2026 • London, United Kingdom
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
The flagship annual event for media, business, and civil society leaders to explore solutions for democratic resilience, information integrity, and human rights.
Global Pollinator Conference • 5 November 2026 • Rome, Italy
An international conference focused on pollinator conservation.
Insurance Council of Australia Annual Conference 2026
Insurance Council of Australia • 5 November 2026 • Toronto, Canada
Industry standards and guidance
Annual conference for insurance industry leaders, regulators and commentators covering key opportunities and challenges in the sector, including climate risk and industry standards.
Project Finance Strategies for Climate Tech Innovators
MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative • 5 November 2026 • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Product development and trends
A session with Ben Wolkon discussing the intersection of sustainable technology and capital markets to scale clean energy prototypes.
Sustainability and behavioural change: a discussion
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) • 5 November 2026 • London, United Kingdom
A panel discussion exploring how behavioural science can be leveraged to drive sustainability and address environmental challenges.
Philanthropy and the impact economy
The LSE Impact Economy Project • 9 November 2026 • London
Fixing financial and economic systems
Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen, discusses the role of philanthropy in shaping the global impact economy and markets for public benefit.
The Business Show • 11 November 2026 • London, United Kingdom
Strategy and Organisational change
A large-scale event for entrepreneurs and SME owners focused on starting and scaling businesses, including sustainability considerations.
Structural change and development
London School of Economics and Political Science • 12 November 2026 • London, United Kingdom
Fixing financial and economic systems
The annual Economica Phillips Lecture exploring the role of manufacturing and service-led growth in the economic development of China and India.
People Power: imagining an energy system that works for everyone
Fair By Design and Joseph Rowntree Foundation • 16 November 2026 • London, UK
Fixing financial and economic systems
A joint conference discussing the redesign of the energy system to be more equitable.
Fiduciary Investors Symposium 2026
Fiduciary Investors / Conexus Financial • 17 November 2026 • Oxford, UK
Annual symposium bringing together institutional investors and fiduciary practitioners to discuss best practices in responsible investment and stewardship, held at University of Oxford.
emex • 25 November 2026 • Excel London
Industry standards and guidance
An energy management and net zero event for SMEs to learn about energy efficiency and practical carbon reduction strategies.
Financial Times • 1 December 2026 • London, United Kingdom
Fixing financial and economic systems
A summit gathering global banking leaders to discuss industry trends, risks, and the future of the financial system.
6th Annual Sustainable Foods 2027
Sustainable Foods • 27 January 2027 • London, United Kingdom
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
An industry event bringing together leaders to tackle challenges facing the food system and forge partnerships.
Europe
Kick-Off Rewild the Future Challenge
Wageningen University & Research • 29 September 2026 • Wageningen, Netherlands
Kick-off for a global student challenge focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance biodiversity in rural areas.
The Causes and Consequences of Common Ownership
European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) • 2 November 2026 • Brussels, Belgium
Governance and directors’ duties
A two-day conference exploring how shared ownership by large institutional investors affects competition, firm productivity, and executive incentives.
2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development
SIPRI • 3 November 2026 • Stockholm, Sweden
Fixing financial and economic systems
A forum themed ‘From Rupture to Repair: New Visions for Peace and Development’ discussing global security and development challenges.
7th EAGE GET Global Energy Transition Conference
EAGE • 3 November 2026 • The Hague, Netherlands
A global conference exploring the role of geoscience data in supporting the energy transition.
FinnMateria: Research and Services Supporting Responsible Mining
FinnMateria • 4 November 2026 • Jyväskylä, Finland
An industry event featuring presentations on resource-efficient mining, circular economy, mine water management, and sustainable mine closure.
Rencontres nationales des fermes publiques
ADEME / RNFP • 4 November 2026 • Lyon, France
Governance and directors’ duties
A national meeting for public farm networks focused on governance and organic production for public catering.
Two-day course in applied life cycle thinking
Swedish Life Cycle Center • 4 November 2026 • Gothenburg, Sweden
Strategy and Organisational change
An in-person professional development course on applying life-cycle thinking and methods within organisations.
Rencontres Low-tech 2026 : transition & bifurcation des PME
ADEME • 5 November 2026 • Aix-en-Provence, France
Strategy and Organisational change
A conference exploring how to guide small and medium enterprises toward low-tech values and sustainable transitions.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change • 9 November 2026 • Antalya, Türkiye
Fixing financial and economic systems
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, bringing together governments, businesses, and civil society to advance global climate commitments.
Journée régionale annuelle Adaptation au changement climatique
ADEME • 10 November 2026 • Grand-Est, France
Annual regional conference for local authorities focused on climate change adaptation strategies.
Annual Research Conference 2026
Joint Research Centre • 12 November 2026 • Seville, Spain
Fixing financial and economic systems
The 2026 edition of the JRC’s research conference focusing on defence investment, economic security, and strategic autonomy.
Konferenz: Offenes Wissen für Rechtsstaat und Demokratie
OpenRewi • 13 November 2026 • Berlin, Germany
A conference discussing the importance of open knowledge and accessible legal information for democracy and the rule of law.
Startbijeenkomst Respirabel Kristallijn Silica
Expertbureau Blootstelling aan Stoffen op het Werk (BSW) • 16 November 2026 • Den Haag, Netherlands
Meeting for companies and experts regarding feasibility research into exposure to respirable crystalline silica in the workplace.
Réunion cercle Breton sur l’adaptation au changement climatique
Bretagne Compétitivité • 17 November 2026 • Brittany, France
A meeting focused on regional cooperation for climate resilience and territorial robustness in Brittany.
UN Human Rights • 18 November 2026 • Geneva, Switzerland
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A summit bringing together governments, the private sector, and civil society to discuss and advance human rights in the digital age.
Naturellement : les 5e rencontres du vivant et de la Terre
ADEME • 20 November 2026 • Rouen, France
Three days of exchanges in Rouen featuring scientists and artists discussing biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.
15th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights
UN Human Rights Council • 23 November 2026 • Palais des Nations
Industry standards and guidance
The 15th session takes stock of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) 15 years after endorsement, discussing progress and gaps.
OGC iDays 2026: Digital Foundations for Smarter Cities, Infrastructure, and Construction
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) • 23 November 2026 • Munich, Germany
Explores how digital twins, AI, and open standards can improve urban decision-making and infrastructure results, with implications for climate resilience.
Impact Seminar Series – Benelux 2026
Phenix Capital Group • 26 November 2026 • Leiden, Netherlands
A regional seminar series convening impact investors and practitioners in the Benelux region to discuss sustainable finance strategies and impact investing approaches.
Rencontres de l’adaptation en Bretagne #3
DREAL / ADEME / Région Bretagne • 26 November 2026 • Brittany, France
The third meeting on climate adaptation in Brittany, focusing on maintaining economic attractiveness in the face of climate impacts.
European Space Agency (ESA) • 30 November 2026 • Frascati, Italy
A hackathon focusing on ESA datasets across ocean, polar, and carbon clusters to develop new tools for cross-disciplinary science and open data cubes.
Industrial Europe Facing the Resource Challenge
STEP by Pollutec • 1 December 2026 • Paris, France
A roundtable discussion on decarbonisation, resource resilience, and the circular economy in European industry.
IAASB December 2026 Board Meeting – Madrid
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) • 7 December 2026 • Madrid, Spain
Industry standards and guidance
Upcoming board meeting in Madrid to discuss ongoing standard-setting projects and recommendations for other assurance engagements.
Compliance and Strategy in International Banking Conference
Joint Research Centre • 10 December 2026 • Rome, Italy
A conference identifying key challenges and opportunities for the European banking system, including compliance and strategy.
World Economic Forum • 18 January 2027 • Davos
Fixing financial and economic systems
The annual meeting in Davos focusing on global economic and environmental cooperation, including climate change and nature.
North America
US SIF’s Annual Forum 2026: Investing Above the Noise
US SIF • 1 November 2026 • New York City, USA
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A two-day annual conference featuring advocacy and sessions for institutional investors, asset managers, and policymakers on navigating the sustainable investing landscape.
ICGN Autumn Conference 2026 in Toronto
International Corporate Governance Network • 4 November 2026 • Toronto, Canada
Governance and directors’ duties
A global conference for governance professionals and investors focusing on the evolving landscape for stewardship, regulatory developments, and emerging standards in corporate governance.
Policy Priorities to Improve Living Standards in Canada
Centre for the Study of Living Standards / CIGI • 5 November 2026 • Canada
Fixing financial and economic systems
A lecture by Stephen Tapp on how new economic variables should inform national productivity and growth strategies to improve living standards.
Financial and Sustainability Disclosure Regulation Conference
European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) • 6 November 2026 • Fordham Law School, New York, USA
An in-person conference exploring the evolving landscape of global financial and sustainability reporting, including climate disclosure, greenwashing, and directors’ duties.
Financial and Sustainability Disclosure Regulation Conference (Part 1 – In-person)
Fordham University School of Law • 6 November 2026 • New York, USA
A conference focusing on global regulatory developments in sustainability and corporate disclosure.
Powering a Resilient Future: Innovation, Security and Action
HBS Energy & Climate Club • 8 November 2026 • Boston, USA
A conference exploring energy resilience, clean energy innovation, and policy dynamics in the climate sector.
30th Annual GIPS® Standards Conference
CFA Institute • 10 November 2026 • Philadelphia, United States
Industry standards and guidance
A conference for investment performance professionals and regulators covering emerging developments in investment performance measurement and industry standards.
Making Missing Markets: Catalyzing Capital and Igniting Innovation
New York Fed • 13 November 2026 • New York, United States
Fixing financial and economic systems
A hybrid event regarding the returns on ‘investing upstream’ to bring private capital to under-resourced communities.
Canada Climate Week Launch Series: Montréal Edition
Canada Climate Law Initiative • 23 November 2026 • Montréal, Canada
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
The Montréal launch event for Canada Climate Week focusing on regional and national climate initiatives.
From Signals to Standards: Advancing Climate Disclosure in Canada
Canada Climate Law Initiative • 25 November 2026 • TMX Market Centre, Toronto, Canada
Industry standards and guidance
An event focused on the transition to formalised climate disclosure standards within the Canadian financial landscape.
2026 Private Equity Practicum | Sustainability as a Financial Superpower
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business • 9 December 2026 • New York, USA
The 4th annual practicum for GPs, LPs, and portfolio company leaders to share practical approaches for using sustainability to strengthen business performance.
South America
International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) 2026
International Anti-Corruption Conference • 1 December 2026 • Dominican Republic
Governance and directors’ duties
A global conference gathering the anti-corruption community to discuss democracy, cross-border corruption, AI, and business integrity.
Asia-Pacific
Pursuing real-economy decarbonisation
International Capital Market Association (ICMA) • 5 November 2026 • The Westin Singapore
A session for young capital markets professionals exploring how transition finance can support real-world decarbonisation and sustainability ambitions.
Unlocking Capital for Sustainability Hong Kong
Eco-Business • 5 November 2026 • Hong Kong
Fixing financial and economic systems
An event focused on financing sustainability and scaling the allocation of capital toward ESG goals.
From Ambition to Implementation: Accelerating Private Investments in the Climate Transition
AIGCC, CDP, Ceres, IGCC, IIGCC, PRI, UNEP FI • 14 November 2026 • Antalya EXPO Center
Fixing financial and economic systems
A COP31 side event exploring how public-private collaboration and policy frameworks can create investable opportunities for the energy transition.
World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2026
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) • 17 November 2026 • Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
Governance and directors’ duties
A global flagship event for the accountancy profession focusing on sustainable development, AI-driven digital transformation, and the future of corporate governance and reporting.
Innovation in capital markets: What’s next?
International Capital Market Association (ICMA) • 19 November 2026 • Singapore
Product development and trends
This half-day event explores how AI, tokenisation, and digital money are reshaping bond markets, specifically focusing on the role of data and technology in the sustainable finance transition.
GRASFI PhD Workshop – Hong Kong
Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI) • 1 December 2026 • Hong Kong
A PhD workshop hosted by GRASFI at HKUST focusing on sustainable finance research, providing students an opportunity to present papers and receive feedback.
Asian Development Bank / IPSASB • 8 December 2026 • Manila, Philippines
Industry standards and guidance
Upcoming board meeting to discuss strategy consultations, climate-related disclosures, and materiality judgments in public sector accounting.
Australia/NZ
United Nations • 1 November 2026 • Australia
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
The Health Pavilion at COP31 focuses on health equity, climate action, and resilient water and sanitation services.
Investing for Impact – Tauranga Information Evening
Parry Field Lawyers, Velocity Financial, and BayTrust • 3 November 2026 • Tauranga, New Zealand
Impact measurement and verification
An in-person event focused on how to catalyse an impact ecosystem and use capital to support long-term impact in Aotearoa.
Mindful Money • 4 November 2026 • Auckland, New Zealand
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A fundraising event and auction in Auckland to support the future work of Mindful Money in ethical and impact investment in New Zealand.
ISS STOXX • 5 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
A forum covering stewardship market practices, governance, indices, and sustainability research.
ISS STOXX Innovation Forum Sydney: Stewardship, Resilience and Market Trends
ISS STOXX • 5 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
An in-person forum for institutional investors covering Australian investment trends, risk resilience (climate, biodiversity, and geopolitics), and the future of ESG stewardship and activism.
CPA Australia Sustainability Conference
CPA Australia • 19 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
Industry standards and guidance
A conference for risk teams and finance leaders to understand the evolving sustainability reporting landscape.
DBI International Conference 2026
DBI • 19 November 2026 • Western Sydney University Penrith Campus
Industry standards and guidance
An international conference focused on driving change in the construction industry, featuring a MECLA panel on collaboration and market shifts regarding climate change.
Investor Group on Climate Change • 24 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
The premier annual climate finance event for Australian and New Zealand institutional investors to engage with pathways, policies, and opportunities for net zero investment.
IGCC Summit 2026 – A New Investment Reality
Investor Group on Climate Change • 24 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
The 2026 IGCC Summit explores the structural reset of climate investing, addressing physical risk disclosures, mandatory reporting impacts, and strategies for institutional investors.
Sustainable Business Awards 2026
Sustainable Business Network • 26 November 2026 • Auckland, New Zealand
Strategy and Organisational change
Gala awards ceremony celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s sustainability leaders, enabling business connections and showcasing winning ideas.
Governance for Community Groups – Nelson Workshop
Parry Field Lawyers • 9 December 2026 • Nelson, New Zealand
Governance and directors’ duties
A workshop covering the key principles of governance, roles of the board, and legal responsibilities for community organisations.
Australian Human Rights Commission • 10 December 2026 • Sydney, Australia
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
An awards ceremony celebrating individuals and organisations working for social justice and human rights in Australia.
Africa/Middle East
COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference
United Nations • 9 November 2026 • Türkiye
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, focusing on global climate policy and international cooperation.
PILnet • 10 November 2026 • Cape Town, South Africa
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A global forum bringing together experts and practitioners to address public interest law and responsible business conduct aligned with sustainable development goals.
Masterclass: International Investor Collaborations: Live from COP31
Investor Group on Climate Change • 18 November 2026 • Antalya, Türkiye
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A masterclass featuring live updates from the COP31 climate talks in Antalya, Türkiye, discussing international climate collaborations and their relevance for investor portfolio performance.
6th European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference (ESPC6)
European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) • 24 November 2026 • DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir
A conference focused on innovation, circularity, and sustainability in phosphorus use from food systems to mining.
2026 United Nations Water Conference
United Nations • 2 December 2026 • Abu Dhabi
Fixing financial and economic systems
A major UN conference focused on advancing action on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Capital Markets: Focus on Repo & Securities Lending
International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) • 20 January 2027 • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fixing financial and economic systems
An event exploring the development of repo and securities lending in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, focusing on market liquidity and financial ecosystem resilience.
Second Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa
International Energy Agency • 27 January 2027 • Africa
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A high-level summit to mobilise financial commitments and policy action for clean cooking access, addressing climate and health impacts.
Webinars & Online Events
Textile-to-Textile Circularity Foundations workshop
Accelerating Circularity • 31 October 2026
A foundational workshop focused on textile-to-textile circularity, exploring systems for apparel recovery and circular economy principles.
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) • 1 November 2026
A four-day event exploring the next decade of sustainable fuels, materials, and technology pathways including alcohol-to-jet and power-to-X.
Australian Human Rights Commission • 2 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
An annual anti-racism flagship event bringing together practitioners and academics to discuss racism and human rights pathways.
Closing the Waste Pathway: Managing Mercury-Containing Medical Devices
UNEP Global Mercury Partnership • 3 November 2026
A session focusing on the safe management, collection, and storage of mercury-containing medical devices after decommissioning.
COP31: What Will It Take to Deliver for Africa?
World Resources Institute • 3 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A webinar focused on expectations and necessary outcomes for Africa at the upcoming COP31 climate summit.
Tier 1 and Tier 2 for-profit entities – Need to Know
External Reporting Board (XRB) • 3 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
A practical update for entities covering NZ IFRS 18 implementation, going concern, and upcoming standards including NZ IFRS 20.
Exploring Progress: The Second Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark
Nature Action 100 • 4 November 2026
This webinar explores the second Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark, assessing how 100 major companies across eight priority sectors are taking steps to protect and restore ecosystems.
Agriculture and Forests in the Congo Basin: How Can Geospatial Data Inform Action?
World Resources Institute • 5 November 2026
A webinar exploring how geospatial tools and datasets can improve land-use planning and conservation in the Congo Basin.
Forestry Natural Capital Report Release
Capitals Coalition / ISFC / TNFD • 5 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
Online launch event for a new report establishing a harmonised approach to valuing forest ecosystem services.
Release of the Global Forestry Natural Capital Report
Capitals Coalition, ISFC, and TNFD • 5 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
The launch event for a report establishing a harmonised approach to valuing forest ecosystem services in monetary terms.
The Road Ahead: EDF’s plan after the 2026 midterms
Environmental Defense Fund • 5 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
An election debrief webinar featuring EDF experts discussing the impact of the 2026 midterm results on environmental strategy and advocacy.
Webinar: State of Blended Finance 2026: Asia Deep Dive
Convergence • 5 November 2026
Product development and trends
Webinar presenting market data and trends in blended finance with a focus on mobilising capital across Asia.
Démarrer et structurer un observatoire de friches en 6 étapes
ADEME • 9 November 2026
Webinar on establishing a monitoring system for brownfield sites for land reuse and urban planning.
Future-proofing Canada’s ports: Governance strategies for a changing climate
Canada Climate Law Initiative • 9 November 2026
Governance and directors’ duties
The launch event for the Climate Governance Guide for Boards of Canada Port Authorities, discussing climate-related risks and opportunities for port infrastructure and operations.
ICAEW • 9 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
Annual summit for chartered accountants focusing on sustainability and corporate reporting.
Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP31
Climate Action • 10 November 2026
Fixing financial and economic systems
A flagship COP31 forum for business and finance leaders focused on mobilising investment and scaling climate solutions to meet 2030 transition goals.
Webinar: Science-Based Targets for Nature 2.0
Science Based Targets Network • 10 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
SBTN technical experts provide a walkthrough of the 2.0 framework changes and how organisations can get started with corporate nature action.
Balancing Programme Forecasting Focus Group
National Energy System Operator (NESO) • 11 November 2026
A focus group session regarding forecasting within the Balancing Programme of the UK energy system, focusing on energy security and system stability.
Beyond the balance sheet: linking social outcomes to financial materiality
Investors for Purpose • 11 November 2026
This Community Interest Group meeting explores how social performance across workforces and supply chains impacts long-term financial performance, featuring insights on ISSB, IFRS, and TISFD frameworks.
Building safer research cultures in universities
Our Watch • 11 November 2026
Strategy and Organisational change
A webinar for university leaders and staff sharing practical approaches to creating respectful research cultures and preventing gender-based violence.
The Post-Election Playbook: Opportunities to Advance Clean Economy Policy
Ceres • 12 November 2026
A post-election webinar analysing the 2026 U.S. midterm results and their impact on clean energy policy at federal and state levels, focusing on implications for the private sector.
The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism
The Good Food Institute • 12 November 2026
A technical seminar focusing on metabolic modelling for cultivated meat production as part of the transition to sustainable food systems.
The Scope 3 business case: From targets to funded, delivered emissions reductions
South Pole • 12 November 2026
Strategy and Organisational change
A webinar discussing practical steps to secure CFO approval and funding for Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies.
Empowering Aging Through Technology: Privacy, Economics, and Adoption
Future of Privacy Forum • 16 November 2026
An interactive webinar presenting findings on elderly-focused technologies and privacy considerations in consumer and clinical settings.
LP Office Hours with GDA Invest
Impact Europe • 17 November 2026
A session for limited partners and impact leaders exploring GDA Invest’s impact investment thesis and strategies.
Need-to-know Accounting Updates: Tier 1 and Tier 2 public sector entities
External Reporting Board (XRB) • 17 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
An update session tailored for public sector entities regarding new and upcoming accounting standards.
World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2026 Virtual Experience
IFAC • 17 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
The virtual experience of the World Congress of Accountants 2026, focusing on the future of the profession including sustainability reporting.
Early Competition Delivery readiness webinar
NESO • 18 November 2026
A webinar discussing readiness and frameworks for early competition in energy network delivery, relevant to energy transition infrastructure.
How to talk about homes and immigration
Joseph Rowntree Foundation • 18 November 2026
Effective communication and greenwash
A webinar focused on framing communications regarding the intersection of housing and immigration.
Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) • 18 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
An annual gathering for endowment and foundation stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable and mission-aligned investment practices.
Making Missing Markets: Catalyzing Capital and Igniting Innovation
Federal Reserve Bank of New York • 18 November 2026
Fixing financial and economic systems
A hybrid event focused on fostering markets and channeling investments into under-resourced communities by addressing root causes of systemic challenges.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Singapore FinTech Festival • 18 November 2026
Fixing financial and economic systems
A global platform bringing together policy, finance, and technology communities to explore innovation and the digital transformation of financial services.
Embedding Impact Incentives in Investments: Use Cases and Key Learnings
Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) • 19 November 2026
Impact measurement and verification
An online webinar presenting case studies on practical impact incentive structures within investment products.
Launch of the WBA’s Corporate Human Rights Benchmark Investor Guidance
Investor Alliance for Human Rights (IAHR) • 19 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
A webinar launching new investor guidance designed to translate the findings of the 2026 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark into actionable stewardship and engagement strategies.
Is it possible to do climate policy work without getting political?
Volans • 23 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A practitioner-led conversation about navigating the political complexities of climate policy advocacy in finance.
9th Annual ICMA & JSDA Sustainable Bond Conference
ICMA & JSDA • 25 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
An annual conference dedicated to sustainable bond market developments, standards, and trends in Japan and globally.
The local advantage: creating value for places and portfolios
Investors for Purpose • 25 November 2026
An online roundtable exploring how institutional investors can convert real estate and infrastructure investments into local social impact and urban regeneration.
UFZ Planetare Lösungen: Wissen, was wirkt
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) • 25 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
Annual reception discussing sustainable solutions to environmental crises including biodiversity loss and climate change with guests from politics and business.
From Ashes to Acres: How Partnerships are Reshaping Wildfire Recovery
Arbor Day Foundation • 27 November 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
This webinar explores how corporate partnerships are supporting reforestation and wildfire recovery efforts.
Drawdown Ignite: Identifying gaps and opportunities for climate capital
Project Drawdown / Vibrant Data Labs • 2 December 2026
This webinar maps the climate funding landscape to identify where capital can have the greatest impact.
Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) • 8 December 2026
A webinar sharing research and perspectives from wealth holders in Asia regarding sustainable investment practices.
Introduction to the Review of the Accounting Standards Framework – Part 3
XRB (External Reporting Board) • 8 December 2026
Industry standards and guidance
A webinar discussing not-for-profit tiers, thresholds, and reporting framework options as part of the Accounting Standards Framework review.
2026 Australian Human Rights Awards Ceremony
Australian Human Rights Commission • 10 December 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A ceremony and reception held to announce the winners of the 2026 Human Rights Awards and celebrate the Commission’s 40th anniversary.
Past Altiorem Webinars & Events
We have hosted and contributed to dozens of webinars sharing practical insights on sustainable finance topics. All past sessions, hosted by Altiorem, are available to watch on demand below. From time to time, we highlight in-person events from organisations we trust in the industry, dedicated to sustainable finance or sustainability.
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