As part of the New Green Shoots series, this UNEP FI webinar explores the critical yet underrecognized role of fungi in sustainable finance. In partnership with the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, the European Business and Biodiversity Platform, and the Principles for Responsible Investment, the session will spotlight fungal ecosystems as foundational to sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and real estate.
Participants will gain insights into:
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The role of fungi in emerging bioeconomy investment opportunities
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Fungal health and its relevance to frameworks like the TNFD and EU CSRD
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Policy gaps and early-mover opportunities for financial institutions
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Practical guidance for integrating fungal indicators into portfolio management and credit risk analysis
The session also aligns with the Future is Fungi Award initiative and contributes to broadening the nature finance agenda.
