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May 16, 2023

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Central African regulators and industry associations discuss a shared vision for a Regional Sustainable Finance Roadmap during International Forum co-hosted with SBFN

The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN), Bank of Central African States (BEAC), and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, hosted an international forum on sustainable finance in Douala, Cameroon, on May 8-9, 2023. The event was attended by nearly 200 senior officials representing financial sector regulators and industry associations from more than 20 African countries.

April 10, 2023

Member Milestones | Global Developments

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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan Publishes First Sustainable Finance Roadmap

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBAR), a Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) member since 2022, published the country’s first Sustainable Finance Roadmap in February 2023. The Roadmap sets out the country’s ambition for sustainable finance for the period 2023-2026 and aims to ensure both sustainability of the financial sector to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and the realization of green finance opportunities.

March 17, 2023

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Mexico’s Ministry of Finance Publishes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Mexico’s Ministry of Finance unveiled its Sustainable Taxonomy, a financial public policy tool that seeks to encourage investment in economic activities that protect the environment and reduce social and gender gaps.

December 12, 2022

Member Milestones | Research and Opinions

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China Banking Association launched two research reports during COP15 to promote biodiversity and carbon finance

In December 2022, at the invitation of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and under the guidance of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), the China Banking Association (CBA) held a side event on Bank’s nature and climate initiatives during the second phase of the 2020 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

November 3, 2022

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Central Bank of Egypt issues Sustainable Finance Binding Regulation

The Central Bank of Egypt issued a binding regulation requiring banks to integrate sustainable finance into banks’ credit and investment policies and procedures and to create an independent department for sustainability and sustainable finance.

November 2, 2022

Member Milestones | SBFN Updates

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National Bank of Georgia and IFC/SBFN hosted the Sustainable Finance Forum and SBFN Working Group Meetings in Tbilisi, Georgia

National Bank of Georgia, IFC, and SBFN co-hosted the 4th annual Sustainable Finance Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia, in partnership with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs in Switzerland (SECO). The event has increased its global reach over the years and was attended by over 300 participants from 55 countries both in person and virtually.

June 27, 2021

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Cambodian Sustainable Finance Initiative Launched by SBN Member Association of Banks of Cambodia

IFC and IFC-supported Sustainable Banking Network laud the Association of Banks in Cambodia

June 23, 2021

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South Africa Prudential Authority (operates within the administration of the South African Reserve Bank) Joins SBFN

SBFN welcomes South Africa’s Prudential Authority, which operates within the administration of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB, the central bank of South Africa)

November 11, 2020

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NBU and IFC Discuss Projects to Increase Financial Services Availability

"The NBU intends to keep its status as a leader in financial sector reform. Our track record includes initiatives to promote sustainable and green finance in Ukraine. "

October 22, 2020

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Mongolia Sustainable Finance Association Translated the Mongolia Green Taxonomy into English to Enable Better International Exchange

The MSFA, and a co-chair of the SBN IDA Task Force), with IFC support, translated the Mongolia Green Taxonomy from Mongolian into English

October 17, 2020

Global Developments | Member Milestones

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Indonesia’s 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan has Incorporated Climate Change into the Mainstream of Indonesia’s Broader Low-Carbon Development (LCDI) Strategy

The Indonesia Government has issued Sovereign Global Green Sukuk, totaling US$2.75 billion

September 14, 2020

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The Financial Superintendence of Colombia Launched its Sustainable Finance Microsite

The Financial Superintendence of Colombia launched its Sustainable Finance microsite,

September 14, 2020

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Central Bank of the Philippines Issued the Sustainable Finance Framework

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines and a member of SBN since 2013, issued the country's first Sustainable Finance Framework in April 2020, amid the COVID pandemic.

August 21, 2020

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Colombia Central Bank issued “Climate change: policies to manage its macroeconomic and financial effects”

It is increasingly recognized that climate change generates major macroeconomic and financial risks

August 11, 2020

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Ecuador Launched the Sustainable Finance Initiative

An innovative public-private-academic collaboration to promote sustainable finance

June 24, 2020

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Bangladesh Among Top Three Asian Nations Promoting Green Financing

Green financing is rapidly gaining traction in the Bangladesh market thanks to the country's specific focus on issuing green loans, according to an International Finance Corporation (IFC) report.

June 23, 2020

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Bangladesh Giving Top Priority to Sustainable Finance: IFC

The International Finance Corporation Tuesday said that Bangladesh along with two other Asian countries had identified green finance as a top priority for developing their financial sectors in a sustainable manner.

June 23, 2020

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Study: Strong Momentum for Green finance in Bangladesh, Mongolia and Nepal

A new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) facilitated Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) shows that Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Nepal have identified green finance as a top priority for sustainably developing their financial sectors

May 27, 2020

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NGFS Publishes Climate Risk Best Practices of Supervisors and Financial Institutions

a Guide for Supervisors Integrating climate-related and environmental risks into prudential supervision

May 19, 2020

Global Developments | Member Milestones

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Mexico’s Central Bank, UNEP and UNDP Call on Financial Sector to Plan for Environmental Risks

Banco de México and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), presented the report "Climate and environmental risks and opportunities in Mexico's financial system: From diagnosis to action,

May 3, 2020

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BSP Issues Guidelines on Sustainable Finance Framework

Banks have three years to integrate sustainable finance into their operations that will protect their businesses from climate change and other environmental and social risks

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