From 20-28 June 2026, Amundi participated in London Climate Action Week, one of the world’s largest independent climate events, which brought together 75,000 participants across 750 events to advance the UN Global Climate Action Agenda and support dialogue on the transition to a low-carbon economy.
To launch the week, we sponsored Global Climate Bonds Connect 2026, organised by the Climate Bonds initiative, where Caroline Le Meaux, Global Head of ESG Research, Engagement and Voting, delivered a keynote on the growing importance of adaptation finance as a competitiveness lever.
We also co-hosted a panel with ASCOR and SSDH, opened by Perrine Theillard, Deputy Head of Responsible Investment Development and Advocacy. Esther Law, Senior Portfolio Manager on Emerging Markets Sovereign debt and the Lead in Responsible Investing, joined speakers from SSDH, ASCOR, ICMA and an asset owner to discuss sovereign climate transition investing and the balance between decarbonisation and economic resilience.
Throughout the week, Amundi experts participated in several events and engaged with global stakeholders on key topics including blended finance, adaptation and resilience.
Key Takeaways
Adaptation finance has become a strategic priority, with annual physical risk costs for S&P Global 1,200 companies expected to reach USD1.2tn in the 2050s1.
Sustainable finance is entering a more mature phase. With sustainable bond issuance potentially reaching USD6tn in 20262, competitive advantage will go to those able to demonstrate measurable real-world impact.
Deeper public-private cooperation will be pivotal to unlocking greater green capital flows, with blended finance reaching USD18bn in 20243. However, closing the gap to the USD1.3tn in annual climate finance need by 20354 will require accountability, credible standards and developing repeatable frameworks.
1. Environment, Climate & Nature Risks | S&P Global
2. Sustainability Insights: Sustainable Bonds Global | S&P Global Ratings
3. https://www.convergence.finance/news/urVUbSe6NepM9Gzo9KDdt/view
4. COP29 UN Climate Conference Agrees to Triple Finance to Developing Countries, Protecting Lives and Livelihoods | UNFCCC