The UN Global Compact and PRI gathered business leaders in Singapore to accelerate sustainable finance. The event focused on closing Asia’s $1.5 trillion SDG funding gap and advancing climate resilience.
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 – The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) convened top business and investment leaders in Singapore for the Executive Roundtable on Sustainable Finance. The high-level event aimed to mobilize private and institutional capital toward financing sustainable development, biodiversity preservation, and climate resilience across the Asia-Pacific region.
Addressing the SDG Financing Gap
With Asia facing an annual $1.5 trillion shortfall in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), discussions centered on scaling innovative financing mechanisms to drive inclusive growth and long-term sustainability. The roundtable aligned with the UN’s Road Map for Financing the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing the critical role of private sector leadership in closing the SDG funding gap.
Key Themes from the Roundtable
- Financing for Development
- Strategies to increase capital flows into emerging economies.
- Overcoming investment barriers to unlock sustainable finance.
- Aligning financial markets with long-term sustainability goals.
- Biodiversity and Climate Finance
- Integrating nature and biodiversity into investment frameworks.
- Ensuring capital supports climate resilience and ecosystem restoration.
Leadership Insights on Sustainable Finance
Neha Das, Head of Asia & Oceania, UN Global Compact:
"Achieving the SDGs requires bold leadership and concrete action from the private sector. By embedding sustainability into business and investment strategies, companies can accelerate progress toward a more resilient global economy."
David Atkin, CEO, PRI:
"Institutional investors have a fiduciary responsibility to consider sustainability-related factors in investment decisions. Alongside investor action, a supportive policy environment is crucial for advancing sustainable finance."
A Call to Action for Business and Investors
The roundtable concluded with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable finance. Key action points included:
- Aligning corporate financial strategies with sustainability goals
- Collaborating with policymakers to enhance regulatory frameworks
- Standardizing reporting on biodiversity and climate-related financial risks
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Scaling Sustainable Finance Across Asia
This event sets the stage for deeper engagement at upcoming UN Global Compact events, reinforcing commitments to scaling sustainable finance solutions and fostering climate resilience in Asia.
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