Podcast: Climate Change: The Challenge for Institutional Investors and Regulators

Year Published

2020

Contributing Organizations

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Toronto Centre

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate & Transition Finance

Topic 2

Sectors & Pathways

Target Audience

Asset Owners

Governments & Policymakers

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This podcast transcript explores how institutional investors and regulators can address climate-related financial risks. It features perspectives from a Canadian pension fund leader and securities experts on investment practices, disclosure, and regulation.

Why This Matters

This resource outlines how improved disclosure, regulatory flexibility, and global collaboration can help investors and regulators manage climate risks and support sustainable finance.

Key Insights

Frames climate change as a long-term financial risk requiring better data and scenario analysis
Emphasizes engagement over divestment to improve issuer practices
Supports principles-based regulation to enable flexible, forward-looking climate disclosures
Backs adoption of TCFD recommendations and standardization of climate risk metrics
Highlights partnerships with developing countries to build pension systems and investment capacity

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Direct link to TC Website for further information

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