Integrating Climate-Related Risks into Financial Regulation in APAC

Hosted by UNEP FI and Eco-Business, this public webinar presents insights from a new policy brief, “Climate-related risks in financial regulation and supervision in APAC: A policy landscape analysis”.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has a critical role to play in mitigating global climate change while adapting and building resilience to its impacts. The new UNEP FI report highlights the diverse range of steps a variety of APAC economies are taking to address climate change risks within their banking regulatory frameworks.

Integration of climate-related risks is intended to support more resilient financial systems that are better equipped to navigate the challenges posed by climate change. It may also drive increased allocation of capital towards sustainable activities, potentially accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. As banks incorporate climate risks into their decision-making processes, this could influence lending and investment patterns, potentially reshaping economic activities across industries in the region.

This webinar includes a discussion of the main findings of the report and perspectives from representatives from central banks and other experts on recent developments in climate-related financial regulations—and lessons learned from their implementation.

Speakers include:

• Aziz Durrani, Team Lead and Senior TA Specialist, Technical Assistance, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO)
• Suraya Sani, Deputy Director, Sustainability Unit, Bank Negara Malaysia
• Adam Ng, Finance Practice Leadership Team, WWF

Moderator: Junice Yeo, Executive Director, Eco-Business

This session is offered as part of UNEP FI’s Regulatory Implementation Support Programme, which is designed to help UNEP FI members and other stakeholders understand, implement, and comply with sustainable finance regulations and reporting requirements. The programme offers both public and UNEP FI members-only webinars on timely policy and regulatory topics.