Central Bank of Samoa Hosts Sustainable Finance and ESG Workshop with GGGI and CFAN

The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS), in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN), hosted a one-day workshop on Sustainable Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Samoa’s financial institutions on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Held at the Lava Hotel, the workshop was attended by representatives from licensed commercial banks and insurance companies, as well as staff of the Central Bank of Samoa. The capacity-building programme forms part of the Central Bank’s Sustainable Finance Initiative, which seeks to work collaboratively with local financial institutions to green Samoa’s financial system and support the development of a sustainable and resilient Samoan economy.

The workshop focused on enhancing awareness and building the capacity of Samoa’s financial institutions in sustainable finance principles and ESG frameworks. Particular emphasis was placed on climate-related risk assessment and management, sustainable product development, investor engagement, and emerging supervisory expectations, supported by practical case studies and hands-on exercises.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Samoa, Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari, delivered the keynote address and officially welcomed the workshop facilitators from GGGI and CFAN, as well as participants from Samoa’s financial institutions. In her remarks, the Governor highlighted the critical role of financial institutions as financial intermediaries in mobilising and directing financial resources towards a climate-resilient and sustainable Samoan economy.

Governor Maiava noted that a shared commitment and the adoption of appropriate approaches by the financial sector can unlock opportunities for the private sector and communities to adapt and transition towards a low-carbon and environmentally sustainable future. She also expressed her appreciation to GGGI and CFAN for their continued support and for sharing their expertise and practical insights on sustainable finance and ESG with Samoa’s financial institutions.

The workshop was well received by participants, with a wealth of information shared through interactive discussions and practical exercises. These sessions enabled participants to apply sustainable finance and ESG concepts in realistic scenarios, fostering active engagement and strengthening institutional understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities.

Enhancing the capacity of Samoa’s financial institutions and the Central Bank of Samoa in responding to climate and sustainability challenges remains a key priority. The Central Bank acknowledges and greatly appreciates the ongoing support of its development partners in advancing sustainable finance initiatives that contribute to Samoa’s long-term economic resilience.

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