The report explores how fiscal policy can mobilise private sector finance for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific. It emphasises green guarantees, subsidies, and roadmaps, showcasing ASEAN+3 successes in aligning fiscal policy with climate action to attract private investment and encourage sustainable economic activities.

This report highlights the need to scale private investment in climate adaptation to mitigate capital flight from vulnerable areas. It outlines barriers like resilience valuation and fiduciary concerns, and recommends actions for governments and investors to facilitate resilience innovation, regulatory support, and shared understanding of physical risks, ensuring long-term economic stability and community protection.

This toolkit is a practical resource for finance professionals, outlining key indicators, typologies, and red flags related to environmental crime. Designed to support risk management and due diligence, the toolkit assists in identifying and mitigating financial exposure to environmental crime.

The Global Coal Exit List (GCEL) is an online database offering detailed information on companies involved in coal mining, power generation, and associated infrastructure. It assists finance professionals in identifying and divesting from coal-related businesses, promoting sustainable finance practices aligned with reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

This paper outlines key strategies for policymakers and regulators to foster women's financial inclusion. It emphasises addressing societal barriers, leveraging digital financial services, and promoting regulatory frameworks. By advancing gender equity in finance, it contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on economic empowerment, reducing inequalities, and fostering inclusive growth.

FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) promotes professional standards and development in the financial services sector. It offers resources, training, and networking opportunities for finance professionals. FINSIA advocates for ethical practices and supports members in navigating the evolving landscape of financial services, ensuring they remain competitive and informed.

Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) works to transform the finance sector by integrating sustainability into financial decision-making. It collaborates with stakeholders to develop frameworks, tools, and resources that enhance the understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. ASFI aims to facilitate investment aligned with sustainable development goals.

This series offers concise, structured overviews of the impact of customer-owned banks in Australia. It highlights their role in promoting competition, supporting communities, and advancing sustainability, focusing on their economic, social, and environmental contributions.

Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) represents customer-owned banks, credit unions, and mutual banks in Australia. The organisation advocates for the interests of its members, promoting competition and ethical banking practices. COBA provides resources and insights to enhance customer-focused finance, supporting a sustainable and equitable banking sector for all Australians.

This report presents a multi-asset class decarbonisation framework aimed at bridging the global climate investment gap and guiding financial institutions in capital allocation strategies to decarbonise the real economy. The framework includes steps to set emission reduction targets, allocate capital accordingly, and monitor progress using metrics like the Net Zero Deviation Index (NZDI), while emphasising collaboration with policymakers and stakeholders.

This report assesses the barriers and opportunities for scaling private sector investment in natural capital. It outlines key recommendations, including the establishment of a Nature Finance Accelerator, to drive financial flows towards nature. The study highlights the importance of overcoming low returns, small deal sizes, and high transaction costs to attract private investment.

This report highlights the essential role of nature in supporting the global economy, underscoring the insurance sector's crucial function in managing financial and economic risks linked to nature loss. This encompasses integrating nature-related considerations into underwriting and investment activities and advancing nature-positive insurance practices.

Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) represents the general insurance industry, advocating for industry interests and promoting best practices. It provides resources on insurance regulations, policies, and consumer protection. ICA supports resilience and preparedness in response to natural disasters, ensuring accessible and transparent insurance solutions for Australians.

NatureFinance focuses on advancing sustainable finance to address global environmental challenges, particularly biodiversity loss and climate change. It promotes innovative financial tools, policies, and partnerships that align financial systems with nature-positive outcomes.

This report provides a manual to guide financial institutions in implementing target-setting practices within the blue economy. It outlines the principles of sustainable finance, focusing on sectors like seafood and aquaculture. The document includes guidance for creating actionable targets, monitoring progress, and integrating environmental and social risks, with case studies and examples for practical application.

This report explores emerging trends in nature-related litigation, focusing on biodiversity, deforestation, ocean degradation, and plastic pollution. It highlights the legal risks for the financial sector and calls for increased monitoring. Lessons from climate-related litigation are applied to nature protection strategies, impacting regulatory and corporate practices.