Framework for Financing a Whole-of-Economy Transition

This course focuses on developing a framework for financing a whole-of-economy transition towards a net-zero economy. The learning outcomes include understanding the role of mainstream private finance in realigning the economy for net zero, creating sustainable finance frameworks, and learning about reporting, risk management, and returns in the context of climate finance. The course teaches skills such as climate risk assessment, climate reporting, financial impact assessment of policies, and the implementation of sustainability standards. The teaching method involves presentations and panel discussions by experts in finance, policy, and sustainability. The intended audience includes professionals in finance, banking, insurance, investment, policy-making, and sustainability sectors who are interested in understanding and contributing to the transition towards a sustainable economy.