Sustainable Finance

Transforming financial systems in emerging and developing economies to align with sustainable development, climate, and biodiversity goals.

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Sustainable finance means systematically integrating sustainability criteria into financial decision-making.
GIZ sustainable finance experts work with our partners to redirect financial flows to environmentally and socially sustainable activities and strengthen how they manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.
Our strong local presence and long-term partnerships in developing and emerging economies allow us to support the transformation of financial systems. We do this through advisory services, technical assistance, and global knowledge transfer.

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06.01.2026

Towards the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Peru

Advancements in sustainability reporting led by the Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Fund Administrators (SBS)

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12.12.2025

Nature finance opportunities discussed in fora across the globe

As the year is coming to an end and with a climate COP hailed as a nature COP behind us, we reflect on our recent discussions with financial institutions on the possibilities of financing nature. Exchanging ideas with financial market participants in Peru, Kenya, and Germany, the Finance for Nature project, a collaboration between GIZ and Triodos Investment Management, will start in 2026, encouraged by the continued and growing interest in nature and biodiversity. At the same time, understanding of the asset class and the track record needs to be deepened, blended finance remains crucial, and there is much to gain from sharing learnings across markets.

  • #Nature Based Solutions
  • #Financial Systems
  • #Biodiversity
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24.11.2025

Promoting greater international alignment in sustainable finance

Launch: Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Mapper Debuts at COP30

To support policymakers in a complex taxonomy landscape, a consortium of global academic institutions and implementation partners is introducing the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Mapper (SFTM) at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

  • #Taxonomy
  • #COP30
  • #COP29
  • #Taxonomy Mapper