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Past events

Networking Evening: Business & biodiversity | Shaping the future of sustainable finance

08 Oct
2025

Melbourne
5.30PM (AEST)

Event Details

The UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA), in collaboration with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), is organising a networking evening titled Business & biodiversity | Shaping the future of sustainable finance.

This event will feature a fireside chat with current and former CEOs of PRI, David Atkin and Fiona Reynolds, and moderated by UNGCNA Executive Director, Kate Dundas. It will bring together the investment and sustainable business communities, with a focus on the future of sustainable finance, especially in terms of investing in nature and biodiversity, while also exploring emerging business risks and opportunities.

Speakers include:

  • David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
  • Fiona Reynolds, Chair, UN Global Compact Network Australia and former CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
  • Kate Dundas, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Australia
  • Tyrone Sheehan, General Manager – Melbourne Central Tower, the GPT Group
  • Dr Evan Center, Senior Manager, Environment and Climate Change, UN Global Compact Network Australia

Special thanks to our venue partner the GPT Group for hosting the event.

Reminder: UNGCNA participating organisations and PRI signatories are eligible for complimentary tickets (list will be reviewed for eligibility).

 

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