Ella Diarra is an experienced professional specializing in environmental and sustainable development-related initiatives. Currently serving as an Events Coordination Assistant at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative since September 2021, Ella is responsible for organizing regional and global roundtables. Previous roles include working as a Junior Professional at the IUCN Business & Biodiversity Programme, where responsibilities encompassed research, event organization, and project management focused on renewable energy and biodiversity. Ella has also gained valuable experience through various internships, including research on climate change adaptation at UNRISD and involvement in environmental assessment with the West African Development Bank. Ella holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University.
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
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The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between UNEP and the global financial sector to mobilize private sector finance for sustainable development. UNEP FI works with more than 500 members – banks, insurers, and investors – and over 100 supporting institutions – to help create a financial sector that serves people and planet while delivering positive impacts. UNEP FI aims to inspire, inform and enable financial institutions to improve people’s quality of life without compromising that of future generations. By leveraging the UN’s role, UNEP FI accelerates sustainable finance.