Posted: 15 Jul 2021 Resource Type: Multimedia Back Green Horizon Perspectives Episode 2: Unlocking Transition – The Pivotal Role of Finance The second episode in the Green Horizon Perspectives series took place during London Climate Action Week 2021 and focused on the pivotal role of finance in unlocking the transition to net-zero by mobilizing private capital into the real economy. This exclusive event was hosted in collaboration with the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) - a coalition bringing together Race to Zero finance initiatives across the financial system in partnership with the UNFCCC Climate Action Champions' Race to Zero campaign and the COP26 Presidency. We took stock of progress made to date – not least since the Green Horizon Summit of November 2020, where this topic was explored in-depth – but also discuss the challenges that remain as COP26 nears. Bringing together green finance leaders to discuss how to build ecosystems that accelerate our ability to finance green and green finance, with an emphasis on global collaboration. For more information about Green Horizon Perspectives, and to watch the full episode, visit greenhorizonsummit.com A responsibility beyond the Square Mile Catherine McGuinness, Chair of the Policy & Resources Committee at the City of London Corporation gives an overview of the City of London Corporation’s 2020 Climate Action Strategy featuring speakers from Nomura, Searcys and the Barbican. Rebalance Earth Hear how in, partnership with the Government of Gabon, Rebalance Earth creates the world’s first Nature Sandbox and marketplace for ecosystem services. See how they combine innovative technologies to augment nature’s solutions for fighting climate change and regenerating biodiversity. Green Horizon Perspectives Episode 1 Episode 1 Green Horizon Perspectives Episode 3 Episode 3 Green Horizon Summit - The Pivotal Role of Finance In November 2020, the City of London Corporation and the Green Finance Institute, supported by the World Economic Forum, held a major summit in November, focussing on the role of green finance in the recovery from COVID-19. Watch highlights from the Summit Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Related content Thought Piece The UK | a resilient fintech investment environment Feb 2023 - Innovate Finance’s recent fintech Investment Landscape report for 2022 showed a tough year for fintech, but the UK stands out as a resilient market with a lot of promise. The UK | a resilient fintech investment environment Thought Piece Corporate Venture Capital: harnessing the UK’s potential Jan 2023 - Against a backdrop of rising rates and lowering valuations in tech, we take a closer look at venture capital opportunities for corporates, scale-ups and start-ups alike. Corporate Venture Capital: harnessing the UK’s potential Thought Piece Six sustainable finance developments to watch out for in 2023 Jan 2023 - 2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year in sustainable finance. Here are six key developments to watch out for. Six sustainable finance developments to watch out for in 2023 Case Study abrdn | making a long-term commitment to the US market Jan 2023 - We spoke to abrdn about the group's long-term expansion plans and the challenges of growing in the highly competitive US asset management market. abrdn | making a long-term commitment to the US market