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Introduction to Sustainable Finance

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Introduction to Sustainable Finance
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Summary

Course Objective: This course introduces the basics of sustainable finance, explaining its role in supporting sustainable development and how it can be applied in policy and business contexts. It covers key instruments, methodologies, frameworks, global initiatives, and regulations.

Learners can expect to gain:

  1. An understanding of sustainable finance’s role in achieving the SDGs and Paris Agreement
  2. Knowledge of core concepts and relevance for key financial actors
  3. Insight into the role of regulation and industry self-regulation
  4. Familiarity with products, such as bonds and loans, that mobilize capital for sustainability

Why this matters: Mobilizing finance for sustainable development and climate goals requires understanding concepts, tools, and regulatory contexts to align financial flows with global objectives.

Course Duration: ~10 hours, self-paced

Language

English
Spanish
French

Target Audience

All

Provided By

Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Experience

beginner

Format

online

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