Climate change and green finance are critical components of international development, focusing on sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges. This involves leveraging financial instruments to support climate-resilient projects, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable economic growth worldwide. This training program is designed to provide participants with a deep knowledge on the complex relationship between climate change and international development and the role of green finance in achieving sustainable development goals.
Explore the fundamental concepts of climate change and its impacts on international development.
Integrate green finance principles into sustainable development projects.
Navigate international frameworks and institutions that promote green finance.
Incorporate climate change policies and governance structures in development strategies.
Utilize green financial instruments and mobilize public and private finance for sustainable investments.
Development professionals working in international organizations and NGOs.
Government officials responsible for environmental and economic policy-making.
Financial managers and analysts in the development sector.
Private sector professionals engaged in sustainable development initiatives.
Overview of climate change science and key concepts.
Impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and sectors.
Climate change adaptation and resilience in international development.
Sustainable development goals and climate change mitigation.
Green finance and its role in sustainable development
Principles and criteria for green finance investments.
Types of green finance instruments and mechanisms.
Financial risk management in green finance.
Overview of international agreements and frameworks related to climate change and sustainable development.
Role of multilateral development banks in promoting green finance.
Green finance initiatives by international organizations and agencies.
Climate funds and financing mechanisms for developing countries.
Policy frameworks for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Governance structures for implementing climate change initiatives.
Climate finance regulations and standards.
Advice for stakeholder engagement and participation in climate change decision-making.
Monitoring and evaluation techniques of climate change policies and programs.
Mainstreaming climate change in project planning and design.
Climate risk assessment and management.
Green procurement and sustainable supply chains.
Importance of incorporating renewable energy and energy efficiency in development projects.
How to finance climate-friendly infrastructure projects.
Green bonds and sustainability-linked loans.
Carbon pricing and emissions trading systems.
The payment for ecosystem services and nature-based solutions.
Green insurance and risk transfer mechanisms.
Impact investing and blended finance for green projects.
Public sector financing mechanisms for climate change projects.
Private sector engagement process in green finance.
Public-private partnership mechanisms for sustainable development.
Innovative financing models for climate change initiatives.
Green fiscal policies and incentives for private investment.
Importance of training programs and capacity-building initiatives.
Steps for developing a knowledge-sharing platform for green finance.
Building expertise in climate finance within organizations.
Promoting sustainable financial literacy and awareness.
Environmental and social impact assessment in green finance projects.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in investment decisions.
Reporting standards for green finance initiatives.
Green finance data collection and analysis process.
Auditing and verification techniques for green finance projects.
Understanding the intersection between climate change and international development.
Strategies for integrating climate change considerations into development projects.
Key international agreements and frameworks influencing climate finance.
Tools and mechanisms for mobilizing green finance to support sustainable development.
