EU side events at COP27 – Sustainable finance

The European Commission organised a series of virtual events in the framework of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), which took place between 7 and 18 November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Commissioner McGuinness gave an introductory speech at the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) annual event, on “Finance Day” (Wednesday 9 November), showcasing IPSF members and observers’ efforts to coordinate and support the transition to net-zero.

The same day, other events organised by the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) focused on recent developments in the area of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, initiatives to improve the management and stress testing of climate-related financial risks in the financial sector, and taxonomies.

Click on the links below to have a look at the programme, register and follow the sessions online.

• International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) annual event
• EU ESG disclosures and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
• Development of sustainable finance taxonomies globally
• Management of climate risks and the treatment of green investments