The following content will be covered during this course:
Topic 1: Introduction to climate science and climate change
- Understand the key concepts in climate science while exploring the drivers and impacts of climate change at a global and national level
- Investigate key frameworks and agreements to address this challenge and the current progress on these commitments.
Topic 2: Climate-related financial risk and opportunity
- Understand key terms and concepts of climate risk and opportunity illustrated through global and domestic case studies
- Examine climate opportunities in selected sectors.
Topic 3: Understanding climate scenarios & models
- Explore a range of tools used to understand the climate risk and opportunity facing businesses and investments in the short and long term
- Investigate different climate scenarios and the applications of them in scenario analysis.
Topic 4: Integrating climate in investment
- Gain an overview of how to integrate climate considerations in investment practice
- Explore a range of elements such as governance, strategy, engagement and target setting, and tools and examples to illustrate their use.
This online course is designed to beself-paced, with the participant progressing through 4-5 pages of content for each topic. The content demonstrates theory on relevant concepts and frameworks through the use of text, video and infographics. Included activities will reinforce the concepts being explained through practical examples, while a learning quiz at the end of each topic allows participants to assess their understanding of the course.
