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T1 The financial system we need: from momentum to transformation
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 finance
K1 financial policy
K1 financial futures market
K1 performance standard
K1 green economy
K1 development finance
K1 sustainable development
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20716
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20716
NO This document presents the second edition of UNEP's flagship global report on aligning the financial system with sustainable development. It builds on the concept of a “quiet revolution” within finance, highlighting growing momentum across market leadership, national action, and international cooperation. The report evaluates how sustainable development goals, climate imperatives, and financial reforms have converged to reshape policies, regulations, and financial practices worldwide. It underscores the critical role of fintech, public finance, and common sustainability standards in accelerating systemic transformation. While acknowledging substantial progress—such as the rise of green bonds, sustainable stock exchanges, and central bank engagement—the report concludes that existing momentum remains insufficient to meet global sustainability challenges. It outlines five strategic steps: embedding sustainability into national financial strategies, harnessing technological innovation, leveraging public finance, raising awareness among stakeholders, and institutionalizing standards for sustainable finance.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026