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 X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Related content Case Study Findlay Park | vertical: asset management Apr 2024 - We spoke to Simon Pryke, CEO of Findlay Park, about the growing appeal of boutique investment managers and why London remains a pre-eminent asset management centre for global investors. Findlay Park | vertical: asset management Thought Piece Why should the UK be your first choice for fintech business growth? Apr 2024 - The UK is a global leader in financial technology and innovative solutions. International fintechs wanting to locate or invest here stand to benefit from a one of kind ecosystem for innovation to catalyse their business growth. Why should the UK be your first choice for fintech business growth? Research Report RegTech Test Apr 2024 - This report calls for the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority to introduce a ‘RegTech Test’ to help assess how technology can best enable regulatory compliance. RegTech Test News UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Summit 2024 Mar 2024 - The City of London Corporation in collaboration with The Saudi British Joint Business Council are delighted to announce the UK-Saudi Arabia Sustainable Infrastructure Summit. UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Summit 2024