Introduction

The Carbon Credit Market and Sustainable Finance Training Program offer an in-depth exploration of key concepts, practices, and regulations shaping the intersection of environmental sustainability and financial markets. With the increasing urgency to address climate change, understanding carbon credit markets and sustainable finance is essential for professionals across various industries. This program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these complex fields, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the transition towards a more sustainable economy.

Objectives

• Provide a comprehensive overview of carbon credit markets, including voluntary and regulatory frameworks, standards, and protocols.
• Explore the principles and practices of green sustainable finance, including green bonds, sustainable investment frameworks, and taxonomies.
• Understand the role of climate-related financial disclosure in promoting transparency and accountability in financial markets.
• Analyze the implications of climate change mitigation efforts, as outlined by the IPCC RCP emissions pathways, and projected impacts.
• Equip participants with practical strategies for financing sustainability projects and transitioning towards a low-carbon economy.

Target Audience

This training program is designed for professionals working in finance, sustainability, corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and related fields. It is suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of carbon credit markets, sustainable finance principles, and climate-related financial disclosure. Target participants may include:

• Finance professionals (investment managers, analysts, risk managers)
• Sustainability professionals (CSR managers, environmental consultants)
• Corporate executives and decision-makers
• Government officials and policymakers involved in environmental regulation
• NGOs and non-profit organizations focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability
• Students and researchers interested in environmental economics, finance, and policy.

Training Program Outline

Day 1: Understanding Climate Change and Carbon Credit Markets

• Shifting the Trillions
  • Overview of IPCC RCP emissions pathways and projected impacts
  • Understanding the urgency and scale of climate change mitigation efforts
• Overview of Carbon Credit Markets
  • Introduction to carbon leakage and its implications
  • EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its role in carbon credit markets

Day 2: Voluntary Carbon Credits and Standards

• High-Quality Voluntary Carbon Credits
  • Understanding the importance of voluntary carbon credits
  • Overview of carbon credit protocols and standards
• Voluntary Carbon Credit Focus
  • Deep dive into the Gold Standard for voluntary carbon credits
  • Assessing the credibility and impact of different voluntary carbon credit standards

Day 3: Green Sustainable Finance

• Introduction to Green Sustainable Finance
  • Overview of EU taxonomy for Sustainable Activities and other green taxonomies
  • Understanding the principles of green finance and its role in sustainability
• Green Bond Market
  • Introduction to green bonds: standards, issuance, and market dynamics
  • Exploring Sustainable and Responsible Investment Sukuk framework

Day 4: Climate-Related Financial Disclosure

• Green Finance Focus
  • Overview of the Green Bond Principles
  • High-level mapping to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Introduction to Climate-Related Financial Disclosure
  • Understanding the importance of climate-related financial disclosure
  • Overview of reporting frameworks and guidelines

Day 5: Financing the Transition and Practical Workshop

• Financing the Transition
  • Practical strategies for financing sustainability projects
  • Workshop session: Case studies and group discussions on financing sustainable initiatives
• Disclosure Focus
  • Overview of IFRS S1 & S2 standards
  • Purpose and conceptual foundation of both S1 & S2 standards in relation to sustainable finance