Barriers to the incorporation of climate change as a variable in the identification of risks and opportunities for institutional investors

Year Published

2019

Contributing Organizations

Transforma

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate Policies & Frameworks

Topic 2

Climate Strategy & Capabilities

Target Audience

Accelerators

Asset Managers

Banks

MDBs/DFIs

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource Description

This resource outlines the international and Colombian context for climate-related financial risks up to 2019. It highlights how climate change affects economic activity and asset values and presents findings from interviews with Colombian financial sector stakeholders on barriers to climate risk integration.

Why This Matters

As climate risks increasingly affect financial systems, understanding local barriers supports better policy and risk management. This resource helps inform climate integration strategies in Colombia and similar contexts.

Key Insights

Identifies climate change as a systemic risk affecting asset performance and financial stability
Notes regulatory efforts to improve risk identification, assessment, and disclosure
Highlights ten barriers in Colombia, including limited data, low awareness, and regulatory gaps
Stresses the need for greater institutional collaboration and technical capacity

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