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Global Islamic Finance and UN SDGs Taskforce - Key Outputs Report

Global Islamic Finance and UN SDGs Taskforce - Key Outputs Report

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)
HM Government
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Islamic Finance Council (UKIFC)
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Islamic Finance
Topic 2
Climate Finance Ecosystem

Target Audience

Financial Services Providers
Project Developers
Advisors & Consultants
Banks
MDBs/DFIs

Relevant Geography

Global
Global Islamic Finance and UN SDGs Taskforce - Key Outputs Report

Resource Description

This report summarizes a three-year initiative exploring how Islamic finance can support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with outputs from four working groups on education, disclosures, green Sukuk, and country-level engagement.

Why This Matters

Islamic finance offers values-based approaches that can advance sustainable development. Greater integration of sustainability in this sector can strengthen its global relevance and unlock new opportunities for impact.

Key Insights

  • Demonstrates strong alignment between Islamic finance principles and SDGs
  • Highlights the role of Islamic finance in supporting sustainable banking, investment, and product innovation
  • Showcases successful collaboration between regulators, financial institutions, and international partners
  • Presents tools, training, and guidance to support Islamic finance actors in integrating sustainability
  • Recommends further efforts to build capacity, harmonize standards, and expand awareness

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