UNITAR Online Catalogue
CIFAL Newcastle - Sustainable Finance and ESG Risks
People
Type
Workshop
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Date
Duration
1 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
Event Focal Point Email
admin@vrseasia.com
Partnership
The University of Newcastle
Background
- Understand the role of finance in the transition to a sustainable economy and build foundations in the area of sustainable investing and the ESG mindset
- Understand investing(financing) strategies, policies, and implementations in response to key domestic, regional, and global taxonomies that classify sustainable activities
Event Objectives
- Understand the urgency of combating climate change and the role of finance in sustainable development.
- Understand the global, regional, and domestic levels of sustainable, green, and social taxonomies and define sustainable activities and instruments minimizing risks.
Content and Structure
- Role of finance in the sustainability domain
- Guidelines on sustainable finance
- Impact measurement, reporting, and assurance (practice)
- Risks of sustainable financing
- Logical framework for sustainable financing
Methodology
Discussions, lecture, case study, Q&A, fireside chat
Targeted Audience
A person who : 1. is working in finance industry or wants to work in sustainable finance domain. 2. want to know practical methods that can be applied to work. 3. other professionals who may need to understand the concept of sustainable finance and tools can be used.