Introduction
Financing the transition to a climate-resilient and low-carbon development remains a major challenge for most developing countries. This course aims to provide participants with the tools, methods, and approaches to access climate finance and invest in climate mitigation and adaptation actions. It will analyze the global climate finance landscape and present options and challenges for financing different countries' nationally determined contributions (NDC).
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
Decision Makers, Technical Experts, Government Employees, Development Practitioners, Private Sector, NGOs & Researchers.
Personal Impact
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the global climate finance landscape.
- Learn practical tools and methods to effectively access and manage climate finance.
- Enhance your ability to develop and implement impactful climate mitigation and adaptation projects.
- Increase your professional expertise and career opportunities in the field of climate finance.
Organizational Impact
- Strengthen your organization's capacity to secure and effectively manage climate finance.
- Foster the development of climate-resilient and low-carbon projects within your organization.
- Improve your organization’s ability to meet nationally determined contributions (NDC) and other climate goals.
- Gain a competitive edge by implementing best practices in climate finance and sustainable development.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
At the end of this IRES training course, participants will learn:
- Understand how climate change risk exposure affects corporate decisions and value
- Map the financial risks and opportunities of climate change
- Understand the instruments investment funds and solutions to finance clean technologies and clean energy
- Assess how climate change impacts financial intermediaries and systemic risks
Course Outline
Module 1: Climate Change Concepts
- Understanding the science behind climate change
- Identifying climate change vulnerability and adaptation strategies
- Exploring climate change mitigation techniques
- Examining the impacts of climate change on various ecosystems
- Discussing the role of human activities in climate change
Module 2: Climate Change Policies and Plans
- Overview of the UNFCCC and the Paris Climate Agreement
- Developing and implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- Formulating National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
- Crafting national climate strategies, policies, and plans
- Evaluating international climate policy frameworks
Module 3: Global Climate Finance Landscape
- Mapping out global climate finance mechanisms
- Understanding the role of the UNFCCC in climate finance
- Analyzing multilateral climate finance sources
- Investigating bilateral climate finance agreements
- Assessing the effectiveness of current climate finance flows
Module 4: Climate Change and Green Investment Projects
- Identifying various climate finance instruments
- Financing cleantech and sustainable technology projects
- Structuring and financing adaptation projects
- Structuring and financing mitigation projects
- Case studies of successful green investment projects
Module 5: Private Sector and Green Investment
- Identifying challenges in private sector green investments
- Exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in climate finance
- Reviewing successful private sector green initiatives
- Engaging private investors in climate finance
- Leveraging public-private partnerships for green investments
Module 6: Climate Mitigation Project Development
- Conducting prefeasibility studies for climate mitigation projects
- Preparing concept notes for funding climate mitigation initiatives
- Undertaking feasibility studies for climate mitigation projects
- Developing full project proposals for climate mitigation funding
- Securing funding and resources for climate mitigation projects
Module 7: Climate Adaptation Project Development
- Conducting prefeasibility studies for climate adaptation projects
- Preparing concept notes for funding climate adaptation initiatives
- Undertaking feasibility studies for climate adaptation projects
- Developing full project proposals for climate adaptation funding
- Securing funding and resources for climate adaptation projects
Module 8: Mainstreaming Gender into Climate Finance
- Understanding gender issues in climate finance
- Integrating gender considerations into NDCs
- Utilizing gender-responsive climate finance tools
- Case studies on gender mainstreaming in climate finance (GCF, GEF, World Bank)
- Promoting gender equity in climate finance projects
Module 9: Safeguards and IP Considerations
- Understanding safeguards considerations in climate finance
- Addressing intellectual property (IP) considerations in climate finance
- Implementing safeguard policies in climate finance projects
- Managing IP rights in climate technology projects
- Summary and key takeaways on safeguards and IP in climate finance
Module 10: Monitoring and Evaluation of Climate Finance Projects
- Designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for climate finance projects
- Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) in climate finance
- Conducting impact assessments of climate finance initiatives
- Reporting and documenting climate finance project outcomes
- Ensuring transparency and accountability in climate finance
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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