Advancing Climate Action in Islamic Finance: Practical Insights on GHG Measurement & Reporting
CIBAFI Wraps Up Successful Annual Meetings and Events in Türkiye
The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI conducted a two-day technical workshop on ‘Advancing Climate Action in Islamic Finance: Practical Insights on GHG Measurement & Reporting.‘ This initiative aligns with the declaration made by the Islamic Finance Infrastructure Organisations at COP28. It highlights CIBAFI’s dedication to promoting sustainability and addressing global climate challenges in the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI).
Dr. Abdelilah Belatik, Secretary General of CIBAFI, emphasized the importance of the initiative in supporting the industry’s climate action journey. He stressed the significance of implementing CIBAFI’s GHG emissions measurement tool to facilitate climate action within Islamic banks and financial institutions.Ms. Zainab Al Owainaty, Director of Administration and Finance at CIBAFI, inaugurated the workshop with opening remarks, welcoming participants and highlighting the pivotal role of capacity building in advancing climate action within the Islamic finance sector. She underscored CIBAFI’s ongoing efforts in this domain, emphasizing the commitment to providing strong frameworks and tools for capacity building.Senior representatives from Islamic banks, financial institutions, Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities, and other key stakeholders participated in the workshop. The comprehensive agenda covered GHG accounting fundamentals, CIBAFI’s GHG measurement tool, and practical sessions on data management and reporting. Interactive sessions and case studies provided hands-on knowledge, enabling attendees to implement effective climate action strategies and meet international sustainability standards. CIBAFI thanks its trainers and expert speakers for facilitating the workshop.
CIBAFI supports the IFSI through sustainability and climate change initiatives, including platforms for environmental discussions, representation at global events, and knowledge sharing through publications and training programmes.The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions is an international non-profit organization founded in 2001 by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and a number of leading Islamic financial institutions. It is an affiliated organ to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). With over 130 members from more than 30 jurisdictions all around the world, CIBAFI is recognized as a key piece in the international architecture of Islamic finance.
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For more details: Workspace Exhibition
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Date:15 – 17 Nov 2022
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Place:Melbourne, Australia
Organizer: International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty Ltd
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