Stress testing and biodiversity metrics crucial to the green transition
Thursday 20 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.20.4
Commentary: Stress testing is integral to green transition
By Emma McGarthy in London
Shifting to greener, sustainable capital markets should not be seen as an economic risk, but as a significant opportunity for growth as technology, job markets and business models develop. To achieve this shift, decisive action must be taken across the financial sector. As climate risk becomes more evident, remaining static is more dangerous than undertaking the uncertain and exploratory transition to a greener economy.
Read the full commentary on the website.
Meeting: Establishing metrics for biodiversity and ecological transition
Wednesday 26 May, 09:00-10:15 BST
This panel will examine the tools needed for establishing biodiversity metrics for the ecological transition. Key points of the discussion will include how to create a product to hedge against nature-related and biodiversity risk, and the role of bonds and central banks in establishing monetary policies that consider biodiversity.
Register to attend here.
