WILLEMSTAD – Climate change is no longer viewed solely as an environmental issue but as a direct threat to financial stability, according to the CBCS Strategic Plan 2026–2028. The central bank warns that extreme weather, rising insurance costs and production disruptions could have lasting effects on inflation, market stability and the external value of the common currency.
The CBCS plans to integrate climate risks into supervision and policymaking through scenario analyses and stress testing of financial institutions. It will also contribute to national climate adaptation planning by providing economic analysis and policy advice to governments.
Internally, the central bank aims to lead by example by greening its own operations and strengthening its capacity to measure and manage carbon emissions. Sustainability is described as a structural component of supervision, not a temporary policy trend, reflecting growing international expectations for central banks.