The gender-environment nexus: Breaking silos in sustainable finance
Oct 7, 2022 | 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Oct 7, 2022 | 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Session Description
While the recent rapid growth of the sustainable finance market is a positive development, to date, gender- and environment-related considerations have been largely considered in silos, as ‘distinct lenses’ that are integrated separately in a variety of financial instruments. However, gender equality and environmental goals intersect and can be mutually reinforcing. Making the financial system work for people and the planet requires applying an ‘integrated lens’ that draws connections between environmental objectives and gender equality and other social objectives. This session will discuss how sustainable investment approaches and policies can better foster synergies between environmental and gender considerations.
