University of Queensland
Climate Finance Essentials
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Duration: One day only
- Course Type: Short Course
- Total Price: $1,400
Introduces the essentials of climate finance, equipping you with practical tools to influence and integrate climate considerations into strategic decisions and comply with climate-related reporting obligations.
Course overview
In today’s evolving economic and regulatory landscape, leaders face mounting pressure to manage the financial impacts of climate change. Without a clear grasp of climate finance, leaders risk exposure to regulatory non-compliance and missed opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy, amongst other pitfalls.
Through interactive activities, you will explore climate financial investments (e.g. green bonds), sustainability reporting and corporate decarbonisation. By addressing challenges such as greenwashing, disclosure requirements and rising demand for credible climate action, this course builds confidence to navigate green capital markets and assess climate risks to support sustainable growth.
Key facts
What you will learn
- Describe the role of climate finance in addressing climate change and driving organisational resilience.
- Evaluate, measure and manage climate-related risks by applying knowledge of reporting frameworks, carbon accounting and greenwashing.
- Explain key climate finance concepts and instruments and their contribution to sustainable growth.
- Analyse decarbonisation pathways and their implications for organisations, capital markets and long-term investment strategies.
Assessment
There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.
Who should attend
- Finance professionals are new to climate finance concepts.
- Climate and sustainability specialists seeking green financial literacy.
- Mid-level managers and consultants driving operational change.
- Decision-makers and influencers are preparing their organisations for climate-related reporting.
- Individuals aspiring to move into finance or sustainability-related roles.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Facilitators
- Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey (Discipline Convenor (Finance), UQ Business School)
- Associate Professor Muhammad Nadeem (Associate Professor, UQ Business School)