Nomindari Enkthur - How sustainable finance is driving change

In this episode Nomindari speaks about how in Mongolia the banking sector has been a driver for change, embarking on a sustainable finance journey which resulted in the adoption of a national sustainable finance strategy and principles across the sector. She also outlined how the banking sector has inspired other business communities in the country. Nomindari’s Top Tips: sustainability can be driven from the bottom up with a market based approach, even in a country where the government is not so active on sustainability policies. Change can be driven from the market itself. "The power that we have as financial and business professionals is just endless, so please use it proactively and ignite change wherever you are." she says. Nomindari is the CEO of The Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association (MSFA) which was formed by the Mongolian Bankers Association (MBA) in December 2017 with the vision to become a sustainable finance knowledge and leadership centre in the region. The MSFA closely collaborates with various stakeholders to create cross-sector linkages and cohesive action to promote the role of finance in sustainability, climate change resilience and ecological preservation. She is also a Portfolio Management Consultant – SDG Finance at The Joint SDG Fund which supports countries accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to deliver on the commitment of the 2030Agenda to leave no one behind. The Joint SDG Fund incentivizes countries to draw on cutting edge expertise and innovation from across the United Nations development system and a broad range of partners to strategically invest in SDG acceleration that is tailored to different country contexts.