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 Research Report Case study catalogue 2023 | How Financial Services are helping to deliver a Just Transition May 2023 - How Financial Services are helping to deliver a Just Transition Case study catalogue 2023 | How Financial Services are helping to deliver a Just Transition Research Report From commitment to action | tracking UK financial services’ progress on the pathway to net zero May 2023 - Tracking UK financial services’ progress on the pathway to net zero From commitment to action | tracking UK financial services’ progress on the pathway to net zero Thought Piece Sustainable consumption is changing the way people spend May 2023 - More sustainable consumption will be one of the nine trends that could unfold over the next five to seven years. But when it comes to shopping online or at larger brands, it’s more difficult to understand the impact of your purchases on the planet. Sustainable consumption is changing the way people spend Thought Piece Accelerating private sector finance for nature May 2023 - Public sector financing alone will fall far short of the required levels of investment needed to achieve a nature-positive future. Turning things around won’t be easy, but nature-based solutions appear to be within reach—and could offer a significant opportunity for investors. Accelerating private sector finance for nature