“Physical Risk and Natural Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Finance”

12 - 13 March 2026, Singapore

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). With the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), SGFIN aims to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance with the focal point on Asia.

SGFIN is organising its third annual research conference on sustainability on 12-13 March 2026. SGFIN is inviting paper submissions from ALL disciplines on research topics related to sustainability and climate change.

CONFERENCE THEMES:

This year’s conference will build around the grand theme of ‘Physical Risk and Natural Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Finance.’ The following list of potential themes for submission is not exhaustive, and submissions are very welcome on topics in sustainability not listed here:

• • Understanding Physical Climate Risk – Advances in modelling, measurement, and implications for financial stability.
  • Valuing Natural Capital – Integrating ecological assets and ecosystem services into financial and economic frameworks.
  • Risk Transmission Channels – How physical risks and natural capital degradation affect firms, portfolios, and the broader economy.
  • Opportunities for Financial Innovation – Emerging tools, products, and frameworks that align finance with nature and resilience.
  • Policy, Regulation, and Global Coordination – The evolving role of regulators, standard setters, and international initiatives in managing nature-related risks.

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission Deadline: 18 November 2025

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Please submit your complete paper HERE

CONTACT

For further information, please email sgfinconf@nus.edu.sg