Sustainable finance events round-up
A weekly update of sustainable finance events happening around the world
Last updated: 12 September 2026
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In-Person Events
UK
Fiduciary Investors Symposium at the University of Oxford
Conexus Financial • 17 November 2026 • University of Oxford
Governance and directors’ duties
A global symposium bringing together asset owners to discuss investment frameworks and fiduciary responsibilities.
Europe
Swiss Association of Actuaries 2026 Sustainability in (Re-)Insurance Conference
Swiss Association of Actuaries • 1 October 2026 • Zurich, Switzerland
A sustainability-focused conference for insurance and reinsurance professionals, focusing on the integration of sustainability into underwriting, risk management and strategic decision-making.
Building Bridges • 6 October 2026 • Geneva International Conference Center, Switzerland
Fixing financial and economic systems
The largest sustainable finance event in Switzerland, bringing together practitioners from finance, international NGOs, and the UN ecosystem. Features a deliberative session on the future of pensions.
Impact Investing for the Next Generation (IING) – 12th Cohort
Center for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP), MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative • 20 October 2026 • University of Milan
Impact measurement and verification
A two-module training program building knowledge, skills, and peer community for wealth holders to invest in impact with confidence and real additionality.
Global Impact Investing Network • 28 October 2026 • Amsterdam
Impact measurement and verification
Multi-day industry conference featuring practitioner-focused sessions on institutional asset owner impact capital deployment, scaling climate solutions, and impact measurement and management.
Insurance Council of Australia • 5 November 2026 • Juan-les-Pins, France
The Insurance Council of Australia’s Annual Conference brings together industry leaders and regulators to discuss key opportunities and challenges facing the insurance sector.
North America
New York Climate Week • 20 September 2026 • New York
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
Annual week-long climate action event in New York with multiple sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.
Street Works Earth: Art, Climate Action & Community Festival
Make Justice Normal / TIIP • 20 September 2026 • 34th Avenue Open Street at 78th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A street arts and climate justice festival during NYC Climate Action Week that convenes artists, community members, and changemakers to engage on climate and sustainability issues.
Ceres • 21 September 2026 • Convene 75, New York City
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A major climate action event featuring full-day programming anchored by Ceres with experts engaging across the city on business leadership, climate solutions, and policies for a cleaner, resilient economy.
Sustainable Investment Forum North America
Climate Action and UNEP FI • 22 September 2026 • MetLife Building, New York, USA
A fireside chat on nature-related risks and opportunities featuring TNFD Co-Chair David Craig.
Step Up for Nature: From Corporate Ambition to Science-Based Action
Science Based Targets Network • 23 September 2026 • New York City
Industry standards and guidance
A Climate Week NYC side event exploring how companies can transition from nature-related ambition to validated science-based targets and implementation.
Asia-Pacific
CASI • 11 September 2026 • Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
A forum focused on climate change adaptation and resilience for small and medium enterprises in Asia, addressing sustainability transitions and inclusive economic development.
GEOMIN • 14 September 2026 • Tashkent, Uzbekistan
International meeting on mineral exploration and the critical raw materials required for the energy transition.
ICMA Asia-Pacific Primary Market Forum
ICMA (International Capital Market Association) • 17 September 2026 • HKEX Connect Hall, 1/F, One and Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong
Industry standards and guidance
Senior representatives from Asia-Pacific’s primary capital markets discuss market execution, cross-border issuance, regulatory developments, and emerging funding trends including sustainability and ESG considerations.
Australia/NZ
Zero Waste Aotearoa National Hui 2026
Zero Waste Aotearoa • 12 October 2026 • Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Fixing financial and economic systems
A three-day national hui in Christchurch addressing waste reduction, the circular economy and environmental sustainability practices.
Investor Group on Climate Change • 24 November 2026 • Sydney, Australia
An annual climate finance event for Australian and New Zealand institutional investors to engage with pathways, policies and opportunities for net zero investment.
Africa/Middle East
PILnet • 10 November 2026 • Cape Town, South Africa
Global forum bringing together experts and practitioners to address public interest law and responsible business conduct aligned with sustainable development goals.
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.
Webinars & Online Events
ESG Procurement Conference (organiser not specified) • 15 September 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A professional conference for procurement, sustainability and supply chain leaders focused on integrating ESG commitments into procurement practices and supplier relationships.
Demystifying Your Charitable Trust Deed – What Trustees Need to Know
Parry Field Lawyers • 17 September 2026
Governance and directors’ duties
A webinar for trustees of charitable trusts to better understand the legal documents at the heart of their governance role.
The Science of Alt Protein: Student research showcase, Part 1
The Good Food Institute • 24 September 2026
A virtual showcase of student-led scientific research within the alternative protein sector.
Building a Future-fit Corporate Affairs Function
GlobeScan • 30 September 2026
Strategy and Organisational change
A discussion on how Corporate Affairs functions are evolving to handle geopolitical uncertainty, AI readiness, and rising stakeholder expectations based on the latest global survey findings.
Towards a 3D Geomodel of Europe Workshop
Geological Service for Europe (GSEU) • 12 October 2026
Industry standards and guidance
Online workshop regarding the development of a unified 3D geomodel to support European resource management.
PRI in Person 2026 – Research Awards
PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) • 13 October 2026
The UN-supported PRI annual conference and research awards competition, featuring awards for responsible investment research.
Seeing hidden harm clearly: a practical workshop series
S360 • 13 October 2026
Strategy and Organisational change
A multi-week online workshop series on identifying and addressing hidden social and environmental harms in business operations.
Seeds Impact Conference – Second Edition
Seeds • 19 October 2026
Impact measurement and verification
A free online impact sector conference hosting discussions on impact investing, sustainable finance and responsible investment practices.
Charities Forum – For CEOs and Chairs of Charities
Parry Field Lawyers • 23 October 2026
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A quarterly forum to update the sector on developments and discuss research and policy prepared for local and central government.
30th Annual GIPS Standards Conference
CFA Institute • 10 November 2026
Industry standards and guidance
A conference for investment performance professionals and regulators covering emerging developments in investment performance measurement and industry standards.
Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) • 18 November 2026
An annual gathering for endowment and foundation stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable and mission-aligned investment practices.
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.
About Altiorem
Altiorem is the world’s first community-built sustainable finance library.
We are a registered charity dedicated to transforming finance into a force for good. We do this by curating and developing credible, accessible, and actionable educational content on sustainable finance and ESG.
Altiorem strengthens sustainable finance by:
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Helping people understand finance’s role in solving sustainability challenges.
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Supporting ESG integration across the finance industry.
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Fostering a new generation of finance leaders through student volunteers and early-career contributors.
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Equipping professionals with both theory and tools to make informed decisions that benefit people and the planet.
